in the limelight

English

Etymology

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.

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in the limelight

  1. (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

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