Has Been Thrust into the Limelight?
If Someone Is in the Limelight, a Lot of Attention Is Being Paid to Them, Because They Are Famous or Because They Have Done Something Very Unusual or Exciting...
If someone is in the limelight, a lot of attention is being paid to them, because they are famous or because they have done something very unusual or exciting. Tony has now been thrust into the limelight, with a high-profile job.
What does taking the limelight mean?
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.
What does it mean when it says I avoid the limelight?
noun [ U ] /ˈlɑɪmˌlɑɪt/ public attention and interest: He always tried to avoid the limelight.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
