in the limelight

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in the limelight

(idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

The politician was in the limelight from the moment the scandal became public.

Translations [edit]

focus of attention

Dutch: in het spotlicht (nl), in het centrum van de aandacht (nl)

German: im Rampenlicht

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