spotlight

be in the spotlight

1. Literally, to be positioned in a beam of light, typically while performing onstage. The director assured me that I would be in the spotlight for my solo.

2. By extension, to be the center of attention. My sister loves being in the spotlight, but I get really nervous on stage. Once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be in the spotlight for months.

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in the limelight

At the center of attention. The phrase refers to a type of lamp that was previously used in theatrical stage lighting. My sister loves being in the limelight, but I get really nervous on stage. Once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be in the limelight for months. He handles the financial side of the business, but he prefers not to be in the limelight when it comes to promotions and marketing.

in the spotlight

1. Literally positioned in a beam of light, typically while performing onstage. The director assured me that I would be in the spotlight for my solo.

2. The center of attention. My sister loves being in the spotlight, but I get really nervous on stage. Once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be in the spotlight for months.

See also: spotlight

put a spotlight on (someone or something)

To focus on or bring attention to someone or something. The article puts a spotlight on the need for government investment in public utilities and infrastructure. We're trying to put a spotlight on students who have made important contributions to the community.

shine a spotlight on (someone or something)

To focus on or bring attention to someone or something. The article shines a spotlight on the need for government investment in public utilities and infrastructure. We're trying to shine a spotlight on students who have made important contributions to the community.

steal the show

To become the main focus of attention or deliver the most captivating performance in the presence of one or more others, typically unexpectedly. The opening band totally stole the show tonight—they were amazing. I'm sorry, I was trying to listen to your speech, but your adorable little sister stole the show when she came prancing out here.

See also: show, steal

steal the spotlight

To garner attention or praise at the expense of someone or something else. My brother is the star athlete of our high school, so no matter what I succeed in, he's constantly stealing the spotlight. We were just about to announce our engagement when Jeff and Tina stole the spotlight and revealed that they were going to have a baby.

under the spotlight

The center of attention. Once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be under the spotlight for months.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in the spotlight

1. Fig. in the beam of a spotlight, as on a stage. The singer was in the spotlight but the band was almost in the dark.

2. and in the limelight Fig. at the center of attention. (Limelight refers to an obsolete type of spotlight, and the word occurs only in this phrase.) John will do almost anything to get himself into the limelight. I love being in the spotlight. All elected officials spend a lot of time in the limelight.

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steal the spotlight

and steal the show Fig.

to give the best performance in a show, play, or some other event; to get attention for oneself. The lead in the play was very good, but the butler stole the show. Ann always tries to steal the spotlight when she and I make a presentation.

in the limelight

Also, in the spotlight. At the center of public attention or notoriety. For example, John loves being in the limelight, or The reporters made sure the attractive new actress would be in the spotlight. Both terms come from the theater and allude to focusing light on an important person, the first from a lighting device used from about 1840 on, the second from the early 1900s. Also see in the public eye; steal the show.

steal the show

Also, steal the spotlight. Be the center of attention, as in The speeches were interesting but Eliza's singing stole the show. This idiom alludes to unexpectedly outshining the rest of the cast in a theatrical production. [First half of 1900s]

See also: show, steal

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

steal the show

COMMON If someone or something in a show or other event steals the show, they are more impressive or amusing than anyone or anything else and, as a result, get more attention or praise. All three singers gave impressive performances but it was Domingo who stole the show. It's Jack Lemmon who finally steals the show, turning in his finest performance in years. Note: You can describe someone or something that gets more attention than other people or things as a show-stealer. The show-stealer at Citywalk, however, isn't some Hollywood megastar, but a giant gorilla that hangs like King Kong from the front of the store.

See also: show, steal

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

steal the show

attract the most attention and praise.

See also: show, steal

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in/under the ˈspotlight

getting attention from newspapers, television and the public: Unemployment has once again come under the spotlight. He’s a shy man, who really doesn’t enjoy being in the spotlight.

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steal the ˈshow

attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation: Actors don’t like working with animals because they often steal the show.

See also: show, steal

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in the limelight

In the center of public attention. The term comes from a vivid lighting device used in theaters from about 1840 on to throw a strong light on the star of a performance. Relying on the combustion of oxygen and hydrogen on a surface of lime and a lens for directing the light, it was invented in 1826 by Thomas Drummond. George Bernard Shaw, in a letter concerning a controversy about censorship (ca. 1900), wrote, “Look after the limelight, and the play will look after itself.”

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释义	spotlight be in the spotlight 1. Literally, to be positioned in a beam of light, typically while performing onstage. The director assured me that I would be in the spotlight for my solo. 2. By extension, to be the center of attention. My sister loves being in the spotlight, but I get really nervous on stage. Once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be in the spotlight for months. See also: spotlight in the limelight At the center of attention. The phrase refers to a type of lamp that was previously used in theatrical stage lighting. My sister loves being in the limelight, but I get really nervous on stage. Once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be in the limelight for months. He handles the financial side of the business, but he prefers not to be in the limelight when it comes to promotions and marketing. See also: limelight in the spotlight 1. Literally positioned in a beam of light, typically while performing onstage. The director assured me that I would be in the spotlight for my solo. 2. The center of attention. My sister loves being in the spotlight, but I get really nervous on stage. Once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be in the spotlight for months. See also: spotlight put a spotlight on (someone or something) To focus on or bring attention to someone or something. The article puts a spotlight on the need for government investment in public utilities and infrastructure. We're trying to put a spotlight on students who have made important contributions to the community. See also: on, put, spotlight shine a spotlight on (someone or something) To focus on or bring attention to someone or something. The article shines a spotlight on the need for government investment in public utilities and infrastructure. We're trying to shine a spotlight on students who have made important contributions to the community. See also: on, shine, spotlight steal the show To become the main focus of attention or deliver the most captivating performance in the presence of one or more others, typically unexpectedly. The opening band totally stole the show tonight—they were amazing. I'm sorry, I was trying to listen to your speech, but your adorable little sister stole the show when she came prancing out here. See also: show, steal steal the spotlight To garner attention or praise at the expense of someone or something else. My brother is the star athlete of our high school, so no matter what I succeed in, he's constantly stealing the spotlight. We were just about to announce our engagement when Jeff and Tina stole the spotlight and revealed that they were going to have a baby. See also: spotlight, steal under the spotlight The center of attention. Once news of this scandal breaks, our company will be under the spotlight for months. See also: spotlight Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in the spotlight 1. Fig. in the beam of a spotlight, as on a stage. The singer was in the spotlight but the band was almost in the dark. 2. and in the limelight Fig. at the center of attention. (Limelight refers to an obsolete type of spotlight, and the word occurs only in this phrase.) John will do almost anything to get himself into the limelight. I love being in the spotlight. All elected officials spend a lot of time in the limelight. See also: spotlight steal the spotlight and steal the show Fig. to give the best performance in a show, play, or some other event; to get attention for oneself. The lead in the play was very good, but the butler stole the show. Ann always tries to steal the spotlight when she and I make a presentation. See also: spotlight, steal McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. in the limelight Also, in the spotlight. At the center of public attention or notoriety. For example, John loves being in the limelight, or The reporters made sure the attractive new actress would be in the spotlight. Both terms come from the theater and allude to focusing light on an important person, the first from a lighting device used from about 1840 on, the second from the early 1900s. Also see in the public eye; steal the show. See also: limelight steal the show Also, steal the spotlight. Be the center of attention, as in The speeches were interesting but Eliza's singing stole the show. This idiom alludes to unexpectedly outshining the rest of the cast in a theatrical production. [First half of 1900s] See also: show, steal The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. steal the show COMMON If someone or something in a show or other event steals the show, they are more impressive or amusing than anyone or anything else and, as a result, get more attention or praise. All three singers gave impressive performances but it was Domingo who stole the show. It's Jack Lemmon who finally steals the show, turning in his finest performance in years. Note: You can describe someone or something that gets more attention than other people or things as a show-stealer. The show-stealer at Citywalk, however, isn't some Hollywood megastar, but a giant gorilla that hangs like King Kong from the front of the store. See also: show, steal Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. steal the show attract the most attention and praise. See also: show, steal Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in/under the ˈspotlight getting attention from newspapers, television and the public: Unemployment has once again come under the spotlight. He’s a shy man, who really doesn’t enjoy being in the spotlight. See also: spotlight steal the ˈshow attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation: Actors don’t like working with animals because they often steal the show. See also: show, steal Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in the limelight In the center of public attention. The term comes from a vivid lighting device used in theaters from about 1840 on to throw a strong light on the star of a performance. Relying on the combustion of oxygen and hydrogen on a surface of lime and a lens for directing the light, it was invented in 1826 by Thomas Drummond. George Bernard Shaw, in a letter concerning a controversy about censorship (ca. 1900), wrote, “Look after the limelight, and the play will look after itself.” See also: limelight The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: be in the spotlight in the spotlight in/under the spotlight ray of light play 3D chess early beam early beams step out of line dimensional play three-dimensional chess References in periodicals archive Spotify Spotlight is like rich media MP3 podcasts, which have changing album artwork or have embedded links, chapter markers and other additional features, as pointed out by (https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/18/spotify-launches-spotlight-a-new-podcast-format-with-visual-elements/) TechCrunch . Spotify Spotlight Brings Visual Elements To Podcasts Spotlight is the most engaging film on journalism since All The President's Men. 'Spotlight' poses a provocative question "Spotlight" began its journey not unlike last year's best picture winner, with a Venice Film Festival world premiere and a Telluride bow immediately thereafter. SAG Award bounce puts spotlight on 'Spotlight' But Spotlight isn't mainly about the church; Cardinal Law himself is only a minor character. Truth to power: spotlight and truth are more about blunders of journalistic responsibility than scandal Spotlight's strong narrative provides vital information clearly and it covers a difficult subject with dignity and sensitivity. Grim truth in the Spotlight; Gripping child abuse expose up for Oscars With Spotlight, FRUIT LOGISTICA adds yet another format to its innovative platform. FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016 - Spotlight: Debuts and innovations "Special Delivery" is one of the many Google Spotlight Stories to come out of Google ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects group). Google has a "Special Delivery" for you on YouTube Spotlight's reporters slowly build their case with each new lurid revelation. 'Spotlight' Shows a Community at Its Worst, and Journalism at Its Best com) has launched Knowledge Spotlight, which is designed to provide customers with the answers they need in the context of what they are doing in an application or website. Contextual help from RightAnswers After The Calumet student newspaper staff at Iowa's Muscatine Community College (MCC) became embroiled in a lawsuit with college administration over years of alleged censorship and First Amendment violations, former Calumet editor-in-chief Mary Mason and two other staff members decided to fight back by creating an independent newspaper called The Spotlight. Shining a spotlight: after lawsuit, college journalists create independent newspaper HEALTH and safety issues affecting industry come under the spotlight at an event this month. Healthy choices Healthy choices Healthy choices Healthy choices Its desktop search tool Spotlight uploads your search terms in real time to Apple's remote servers, by default. How to Stop Apple Spying on Your Yosemite Searches On the red carpet for The Search premiere she shimmered in the spotlight in this Chanel Fall 2013 Couture silver and bronze sequin mini dress. look of the week Scene 1: a spotlight scans the apron for the living stranger. Notes on Ciudad Juarez, as a Play Word on the Syrian soap street was that we had seen the last of the hit series "Buqa'at Dou'a" (Spotlight) as the makers had been forced to call it quits. The Syrian show will go on! Season 10 of Spotlight returns
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