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In the limelight

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  1. 1
    In the focus of attention, especially from the media. idiomatic

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

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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