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To Steal Someone’s Thunder. History In 1704,a play called “ Appius and Virginia” was produced at Dury Lane Theater. But the play failed. John Dennis, a part director in the play, was mad. Then, Dennis said, “They will not let my play run, but they steal my thunder”. Meaning
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To Steal Someone’s Thunder History In 1704,a play called “Appius and Virginia” was produced at Dury Lane Theater. But the play failed. John Dennis, a part director in the play, was mad. Then, Dennis said, “They will not let my play run, but they steal my thunder”. Meaning To take the credit for something someone else did. By Aakash