put to shame
The phrase "put to shame" is commonly used to describe situations where someone or something is significantly outperformed, leading to feelings of embarrassment or inadequacy.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To make someone feel embarrassed by outperforming them or exposing their weaknesses.
Example
- Her performance in the competition put all the other contestants to shame.
B2General
(informal)To surpass someone or something so thoroughly that their efforts seem insignificant.
Example
- The new model's efficiency puts its predecessor to shame.
Similar
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