In the limelight (phrase)
Type: adjective, slang, phrase
Pronunciation: /in-d-lime-light/
Also spelled or known as: In da limelight
Related: Limelight
What does In the limelight mean?
To be the focus of attention.
Example sentence: “I don’t really like being in the limelight, i enjoy being behind the scenes.”
“Now I’m in the limelight ’cause I rhyme tight” – The Notorious B.I.G., Juicy.
“Now that I’m in the limelight, They hit me all the time like, Logic, you never call me!” – Logic, Man of the Year.
“Liquor in a limelight, look her in the limelight” – Noname, Yesterday.
“I can put you I can put you in the limelight” – Kirko Bang, Girls & Guitars.