the center of attention

the center of attention

The main focus of people's interest or attention. This phrase sometimes has a negative connotation when it refers to one who pursues or seems to crave attention. My little sister always has to be the center of attention, so of course her drama overshadowed my birthday party. And in this corner of the room, a gorgeous, three-tiered cake will be the center of attention.
See also: attention, center, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

center of attention

the focus of people's attention; the thing or person who monopolizes people's attention. She had a way of making herself the center of attention wherever she went.
See also: attention, center, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • center of attention
  • follow the crowd
  • follow/go with the crowd
  • go with the crowd
  • be at (one's) beck and call
  • be at someone's beck and call
  • be waiting for the other shoe to drop
  • be holding (one's) breath
  • be holding your breath
  • at (one's) beck and call
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