in the limelight
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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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