centre

Related to centre: centre of gravity, dictionary

be center stage

To be the main focus. I'm not talking about my promotion today because my sister's engagement should be center stage. Her photos will be center stage at the exhibit.

center field

1. In baseball, the area of the field beyond second base and in the middle of the outfield. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. He hit the ball into center field—and right into the glove of the outfielder.

2. In baseball, the position of a player who occupies and defends the center of the field. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. My goal is to be fast enough to play center field next year.

3. A position between extremes or in line with what is generally accepted or understood. Often used with "left of" or "right of" (usually referring to political ideology) to indicate a more biased position. The president has been accused by both political parties of wanting to stay in center field on the issue of tax reform. Once I heard John's liberal ideas, I knew his beliefs were left of center field.

center of attraction

A person, place, or thing that attracts the most attention among others. There were many movie stars at the premiere, but the leading lady was the center of attraction. Temple Bar is definitely the center of attraction in Dublin.

left, right, and centre

In many different places or to many different people all at once. Primarily heard in UK. Ever since the company started, we've had financial issues left, right, and centre. The economy has been devastating people left, right, and centre in this country.

off-center

1. Not perfectly lined up in the center of something. I don't know. I still think the picture looks a little off-center.

2. Not standard, typical, or usual; unique or odd. We've taken an off-center approach to solving this problem.

take center stage

To be the main focus. I'm not talking about my promotion today because my sister's engagement should take center stage. Her photos took center stage at the exhibit.

take centre stage

COMMON If someone or something takes centre stage, they become the most significant or noticeable person or item in a situation. Note: `Centre' is spelled `center' in American English. This theme takes centre stage in his latest novel. Note: Verbs such as hold and occupy are also used instead of take. She has held centre stage for a decade now and has just enjoyed her biggest US hit in years. The summit is the first time he has occupied centre stage at an important international gathering since coming to power last year. Note: The stage referred to is in the theatre. The centre of the stage is the position where actors are most noticeable.

left, right, and centre

BRITISH or

left and right

AMERICAN

You use left, right, and centre to show that something is happening or being done a lot. They're expecting the state to pay out money left right and centre. The Postal Service has been losing customers left and right.

left, right, and centre (also left and right or right and left)

on all sides.

1996 Loaded She relocated to New York… quickly finding herself heralded left, right and centre as The Face Of The '80s.

ˌleft, right and ˈcentre

ˌright, left and ˈcentre

(British English) (American English ˌleft, right and ˈcenter, ˌright, left and ˈcenter) (informal) in or from all directions: He was shouting orders left, right and centre. She was criticized right, left and centre for her views on education.

See also: and, centre, right

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

be center stage
center
take center stage
take centre stage
stage
in the eye of the storm
be in the eye of the storm
the eye of the storm
off-center
off center

References in periodicals archive

Merrymount Children's Centre. Strong Kids: Smart Choices.

Funding

Auckland Through Dec 9, Royal New Zealand Ballet, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Aotea Sq, +64 9 307.5060, www.the-edge.co.nz

2003 holiday calendar

With the Group Health Centre conducting about $2 million worth of clinical and primary care research annually, Murray says there are tremendous opportunities to coordinate, crossover and ramp up research with the Sault's two government forestry and insect labs.

Sault to market health-care delivery model

Many are called, but what are the choices: Working in New Brunswick's 1-800 call centres. New Maritimes, 14(6), 10-19.

An ideological analysis of digital reference service models

Before we get to the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Film Centre, I want to digress slightly and ask you about your time at the head of the OFDC.

Canadian Film Centre at 10: an interview with Wayne Clarkson

"We're extremely pleased by the success of the Centre over a short period of time," said EDA Chairman Anthony R.

Ground is broken on the next phase of Technology Centre in North Brunswick

Oct 23-25, Deja Donne, Centre Pierre-Peladeau, Salle Pierre-Mercure, 3000 de Maisonneuve Blvd E, 514 987.6919

Fall preview and calendar: September 1-December 15, 2003

"All the centres are growing," says Tom Hernandan, economic development officer for the city.

Call centre industry expanding. (Sault Ste. Marie)

Divided into the Writers' Lab, which is part of the core Residents Program, and the Professional Screenwriting Program, an intense three month program (from January to March each year) open to professional screenwriters who wish to hone their skills in writing as well as business and career management -- affectionately referred to as `boot camp' by the residents -- the courses were developed by the Centre to help screenwriters enhance their skills and to then prepare them to work in the professional writing world.

From the Centre: the writing programs at the Canadian Film Centre

Centre francophone d'aide et de lutte contre les aggressions a caractere sexuel CALACS, Ottawa: "Prevention and raising awareness about sexual assault among teenage girls and boys in the Ottawa's high schools." The purpose of this project is to develop a partnership with Ottawa region high schools and to set up a series of workshops and meetings to raise the awareness of teenage boys and girls about sexual assault.

Funding

* Dec 26-27, Moscow Ballet, Charlottesville Performing Arts Centre, 1562 Dairy Rd, 800/594-8499

Ross Stretton bows out. (News)

Northern Ontario OnCall is hiring 60 employees at its new call centre in downtown Timmins.

Centre to inject $1.5 million into economy: Cochrane public utilities commission opens second call centre location in Timmins

78 Scarborough Women's Centre: Mothers & Children At Risk Support Group.

Funding

Sept 27-28, Ballet Internationale, Murat Centre, 510 New Jersey, 317/231-0000

Dance Magazine Fall Preview Critics' Choice 2002 and calendar: September 1-November 30

With its sights set on developing an IT centre, the city rezoned 12 acres of a 22-acre parcel of former Ministry of Transportation property to be the future home of an eventual e-commerce centre.

Call centre industry witnesses steady growth. (Sault Ste. Marie)

词组	centre
释义	centre Related to centre: centre of gravity, dictionary be center stage To be the main focus. I'm not talking about my promotion today because my sister's engagement should be center stage. Her photos will be center stage at the exhibit. See also: center, stage center field 1. In baseball, the area of the field beyond second base and in the middle of the outfield. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. He hit the ball into center field—and right into the glove of the outfielder. 2. In baseball, the position of a player who occupies and defends the center of the field. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. My goal is to be fast enough to play center field next year. 3. A position between extremes or in line with what is generally accepted or understood. Often used with "left of" or "right of" (usually referring to political ideology) to indicate a more biased position. The president has been accused by both political parties of wanting to stay in center field on the issue of tax reform. Once I heard John's liberal ideas, I knew his beliefs were left of center field. See also: center, field center of attraction A person, place, or thing that attracts the most attention among others. There were many movie stars at the premiere, but the leading lady was the center of attraction. Temple Bar is definitely the center of attraction in Dublin. See also: attraction, center, of left, right, and centre In many different places or to many different people all at once. Primarily heard in UK. Ever since the company started, we've had financial issues left, right, and centre. The economy has been devastating people left, right, and centre in this country. See also: and, centre off-center 1. Not perfectly lined up in the center of something. I don't know. I still think the picture looks a little off-center. 2. Not standard, typical, or usual; unique or odd. We've taken an off-center approach to solving this problem. take center stage To be the main focus. I'm not talking about my promotion today because my sister's engagement should take center stage. Her photos took center stage at the exhibit. See also: center, stage, take Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. take centre stage COMMON If someone or something takes centre stage, they become the most significant or noticeable person or item in a situation. Note: `Centre' is spelled `center' in American English. This theme takes centre stage in his latest novel. Note: Verbs such as hold and occupy are also used instead of take. She has held centre stage for a decade now and has just enjoyed her biggest US hit in years. The summit is the first time he has occupied centre stage at an important international gathering since coming to power last year. Note: The stage referred to is in the theatre. The centre of the stage is the position where actors are most noticeable. See also: centre, stage, take left, right, and centre BRITISH or left and right AMERICAN You use left, right, and centre to show that something is happening or being done a lot. They're expecting the state to pay out money left right and centre. The Postal Service has been losing customers left and right. See also: and, centre Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. left, right, and centre (also left and right or right and left) on all sides. 1996 Loaded She relocated to New York… quickly finding herself heralded left, right and centre as The Face Of The '80s. See also: and, centre Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌleft, right and ˈcentre , ˌright, left and ˈcentre (British English) (American English ˌleft, right and ˈcenter, ˌright, left and ˈcenter) (informal) in or from all directions: He was shouting orders left, right and centre. She was criticized right, left and centre for her views on education. See also: and, centre, right Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be center stage center take center stage take centre stage stage in the eye of the storm be in the eye of the storm the eye of the storm off-center off center References in periodicals archive Merrymount Children's Centre. Strong Kids: Smart Choices. Funding Auckland Through Dec 9, Royal New Zealand Ballet, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Aotea Sq, +64 9 307.5060, www.the-edge.co.nz 2003 holiday calendar With the Group Health Centre conducting about $2 million worth of clinical and primary care research annually, Murray says there are tremendous opportunities to coordinate, crossover and ramp up research with the Sault's two government forestry and insect labs. Sault to market health-care delivery model Many are called, but what are the choices: Working in New Brunswick's 1-800 call centres. New Maritimes, 14(6), 10-19. An ideological analysis of digital reference service models Before we get to the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Film Centre, I want to digress slightly and ask you about your time at the head of the OFDC. Canadian Film Centre at 10: an interview with Wayne Clarkson "We're extremely pleased by the success of the Centre over a short period of time," said EDA Chairman Anthony R. Ground is broken on the next phase of Technology Centre in North Brunswick Oct 23-25, Deja Donne, Centre Pierre-Peladeau, Salle Pierre-Mercure, 3000 de Maisonneuve Blvd E, 514 987.6919 Fall preview and calendar: September 1-December 15, 2003 "All the centres are growing," says Tom Hernandan, economic development officer for the city. Call centre industry expanding. (Sault Ste. Marie) Divided into the Writers' Lab, which is part of the core Residents Program, and the Professional Screenwriting Program, an intense three month program (from January to March each year) open to professional screenwriters who wish to hone their skills in writing as well as business and career management -- affectionately referred to as `boot camp' by the residents -- the courses were developed by the Centre to help screenwriters enhance their skills and to then prepare them to work in the professional writing world. From the Centre: the writing programs at the Canadian Film Centre Centre francophone d'aide et de lutte contre les aggressions a caractere sexuel CALACS, Ottawa: "Prevention and raising awareness about sexual assault among teenage girls and boys in the Ottawa's high schools." The purpose of this project is to develop a partnership with Ottawa region high schools and to set up a series of workshops and meetings to raise the awareness of teenage boys and girls about sexual assault. Funding * Dec 26-27, Moscow Ballet, Charlottesville Performing Arts Centre, 1562 Dairy Rd, 800/594-8499 Ross Stretton bows out. (News) Northern Ontario OnCall is hiring 60 employees at its new call centre in downtown Timmins. Centre to inject $1.5 million into economy: Cochrane public utilities commission opens second call centre location in Timmins 78 Scarborough Women's Centre: Mothers & Children At Risk Support Group. Funding Sept 27-28, Ballet Internationale, Murat Centre, 510 New Jersey, 317/231-0000 Dance Magazine Fall Preview Critics' Choice 2002 and calendar: September 1-November 30 With its sights set on developing an IT centre, the city rezoned 12 acres of a 22-acre parcel of former Ministry of Transportation property to be the future home of an eventual e-commerce centre. Call centre industry witnesses steady growth. (Sault Ste. Marie)
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