in the limelight
English
editEtymology
editFrom the use of limelight for theatre lighting, in particular, for powering the spotlights which are used to put the focus on individual actors on stage.
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
edit- (idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.
- Synonym: in the spotlight
- The politician was in the limelight from the moment the scandal became public.
Translations
editfocus of attention
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