To stand out from the rest; to show one's talent or ability prominently.
颖尖子。锥尖透过布囊显露出来。比喻本领全部显露出来。
《史记·平原君虞卿列传》使遂早得处囊中，乃脱颖而出，非特其末见而已。”
After months of hard work, she finally distinguished herself in the competition.
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