In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To outshine
The idiom "to steal a march" means to gain an advantage over a rival, typically by acting before they do — effectively surpassing or outdoing them.
Among the options, "To outshine" (to surpass or do better than others) best captures this sense of gaining the upper hand. The other choices — acting foolishly, breaking something, seeing a hidden meaning — are unrelated.
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