play second fiddle - grać drugorzędną rolę
He didn't want to play second fiddle in the company — he wanted to be in charge.
be in the spotlight - być w centrum uwagi
He felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight during the award ceremony.
burst of applause - burza oklasków
The performance ended with a burst of applause from the crowd.
cover oneself with glory - okryć się sławą
The actor covered himself with glory in the award-winning role.
be on everyone's lips - być na ustach wszystkich
The singer's new album is on everyone's lips right now.
go down in history - przejść do historii
If this team win the league they will go down in history.
steal the show - skraść show, przyciągnąć całą uwagę
The young actor stole the show in the movie premiere.
strike the right note - uderzyć w odpowiedni ton
His speech struck the right note with the audience.
bring down the curtain on something - spuścić na coś zasłonę
It's time to bring down the curtain on this project.
paint the town red - zaszalować, pójść w miasto
After winning the championship, the team went out to paint the town red.