Put somebody/something to shame
phrasal verb
To be much better than someone or something.
Her performance put the rest of the team to shame.
Often appears as...
- put their performance to shame
- put all others to shame
phrasal verb
To behave so badly that it embarrasses others.
His rude comments put his family to shame.
Often appears as...
- put his family to shame
- put her friends to shame
phrasal verb
To be much better than someone or something.
Her performance put the rest of the team to shame.
Often appears as...
- put their performance to shame
- put all others to shame
phrasal verb
To behave so badly that it embarrasses others.
His rude comments put his family to shame.
Often appears as...
- put his family to shame
- put her friends to shame
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison Scale
Indicates a significant difference in quality or ability, often resulting in embarrassment for the lesser party.
His homemade burgers put our local fast food to shame.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Praise
Used to compliment someone or something by highlighting superiority in a specific situation.
Her elaborate cakes put my baking skills to shame.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The phrase can imply a feeling of awe or jealousy in the speaker or audience.
The new smartphone's features put my old model to shame.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison Scale
Indicates a significant difference in quality or ability, often resulting in embarrassment for the lesser party.
His homemade burgers put our local fast food to shame.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Praise
Used to compliment someone or something by highlighting superiority in a specific situation.
Her elaborate cakes put my baking skills to shame.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The phrase can imply a feeling of awe or jealousy in the speaker or audience.
The new smartphone's features put my old model to shame.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison Scale
Indicates a significant difference in quality or ability, often resulting in embarrassment for the lesser party.
His homemade burgers put our local fast food to shame.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Praise
Used to compliment someone or something by highlighting superiority in a specific situation.
Her elaborate cakes put my baking skills to shame.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The phrase can imply a feeling of awe or jealousy in the speaker or audience.
The new smartphone's features put my old model to shame.
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