English Explanatory Dictionary

in the limelight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

en-au-in the limelight.ogg

Word forms

in the limelight

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.

Synonyms

in the spotlight

Related words

public eye spotlight
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