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UKin the spotlight / limelight
/ɪnðə spˈɒtlaɪt lˈaɪmlaɪt/
/ɪnðə spˈɑːtlaɪt lˈaɪmlaɪt/in the spotlight / limelight
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What is the origin of the idiom "in the spotlight" and when to use it?
The idiom "in the spotlight" originated from the theater, where a bright light called a spotlight is used to highlight or focus on a performer or a particular part of the stage during a performance. Over time, the phrase has come to refer to a person or situation that is receiving a lot of attention or scrutiny, often in public or media.
Examples
1. The singer is in the spotlight for her new album release.
2. The athlete remained in the spotlight after breaking the world record.
3. The social media influencer is in the limelight for their latest viral post.
4. Despite the controversy, the practice has stayed in the limelight, even as hedge funds took a hit worth 20 billion dollars, shorting GameStop just this month.
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