[Idiom] IN THE LIMELIGHT. - Spotlight Success: How Being Center Stage Can Influence Your Path

Be the center of attention.

In the limelight" refers to being at the center of attention, often in the context of public or media focus. Originating from a type of stage lighting that used lime for illumination, this idiom is used to describe someone who is under public scrutiny or celebrated by a wide audience.

Example Sentences

1. He's in the limelight.

   He is receiving a lot of attention.

2. After winning the award, she was in the limelight for weeks.

   She was the center of attention for weeks after winning the award.

3. The new CEO found himself in the limelight with every decision scrutinized.

   Every decision the new CEO made was closely watched.