be in the limelight

To be 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.

be in the limelight

to receive attention and interest from the public

Usage notes: Limelight was a type of lighting used in the past in theatres to light the stage.

He's been in the limelight recently, following the publication of a controversial novel.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
North	[nɔ:θ]
Surayya	-	Arabic
Eliot	EL-ee-ət	English
Graziana	graht-SYAH-nah	Italian
Adriana	ahd-RYAH-nah (Italian, Spanish, Polish), ayd-ree-AN-ə (English)	Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, English
Guanting	-	Chinese