in the limelight

in the limelight
In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

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


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  • the limelight — public attention or notice thought of as a bright light that shines on someone She is a very private woman who never sought the limelight. [=who has never sought to be famous] She has shunned the limelight. When his new book caused an unexpected …   Useful english dictionary

  • (the) limelight — the limelight UK [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt] US noun [singular] a situation in which you are getting a lot of interest and attention from the newspapers, television etc in the limelight: DiCaprio has been in the limelight since he began his career at the age of …   Useful english dictionary

  • The Limelight (клуб) — Координаты: 40°44′28.01″ с. ш. 73°59′37.79″ з. д. / 40.741114, 73.993832  …   Википедия

  • the limelight — UK [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt] / US noun [singular] a situation in which you are getting a lot of interest and attention from the newspapers, television etc in the limelight: DiCaprio has been in the limelight since he began his career at the age of 12. out of… …   English dictionary

  • the limelight — the focus of public attention. → limelight …   English new terms dictionary

  • steal the limelight — be in the limelight to receive attention and interest from the public. The whole team played well, but Gascoigne stole the limelight (= got most attention) with two stunning goals …   New idioms dictionary

  • in\ the\ limelight — adj. phr. In the center of attention. Some people will do almost anything to be able to step into the limelight. Compare: in the spotlight …   Словарь американских идиом

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