upstage in German
upstage in German is die Schau stehlen, in den Schatten stellen — upstage means to draw attention away from someone else, often deliberately.
upstage in German
die Schau stehlen
(figurative, transitive) To draw attention away from others, especially on-stage.
in den Schatten stellen
(figurative, transitive) To draw attention away from others, especially on-stage.
What does "upstage" mean?
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verb To draw attention away from someone else, often deliberately.
"The flower girl upstaged the bride at the wedding."
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noun The part of a stage farthest from the audience.
"The actor moved upstage to deliver his final line."
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adj Haughty or aloof.
"His upstage manner put off the other guests."
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upstage in a sentence
- The flower girl upstaged the bride at the wedding.
- The actor moved upstage to deliver his final line.
- His upstage manner put off the other guests.
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What is "upstage" in German?
"upstage" in German is die Schau stehlen, in den Schatten stellen. upstage means: To draw attention away from someone else, often deliberately.
How do you use "upstage" in a sentence?
Example: "The flower girl upstaged the bride at the wedding." In German, "upstage" is die Schau stehlen, in den Schatten stellen.
Are there other ways to say "upstage" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "upstage": die Schau stehlen, in den Schatten stellen.
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