in the limelight
English edit
Etymology edit
From 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 edit
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Prepositional phrase edit
- (idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.
- The politician was in the limelight from the moment the scandal became public.
- Synonym: in the spotlight
Translations edit
focus of attention
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