in the limelight

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.

   Synonym: in the spotlight

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

• public eye
• spotlight