limelights

[US]/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
[UK]/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. sentrumet for oppmerksomheten

Phrases & Collocations

in the limelight

i fokus

steal the limelight

stjele fokus

limelight event

fokus-arrangement

limelight moment

fokus-moment

Example Sentences

to be in the limelight

å være i fokus

to steal the limelight

å stjære fokus

to enjoy the limelight

å nyte fokus

to bask in the limelight

å nyte fokus

to crave the limelight

å ønske seg fokus

to shy away from the limelight

å unngå fokus

to thrive in the limelight

å gjenkjenne seg i fokus

to put someone in the limelight

å sette noen i fokus

to bring someone into the limelight

å bringe noen i fokus

to step into the limelight

å ta seg i fokus

Real-world Examples

She's closing down and looking panicky whereas she used to be absolutely adoring the limelight.

Hun lukker ned og ser panisk ut, mens hun tidligere var absolutt opptatt av limelightet.

Source: The secrets of body language.

Both " limelight" and " spotlight" come from the world of theater.

Både "limelight" og "spotlight" kommer fra teaterverdenen.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

On May 25th it was the astronomers' turn in the limelight.

Den 25. mai var det astronomenes tur til å være i limelightet.

Source: The Economist - Technology

To be a success in politics, you have to be in the limelight.

For å være en suksess i politikken, må du være i limelightet.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Stephen's daughter Lucy spoke about her father's love of the limelight in 2012.

Stephens datter Lucy snakket om faderens kjærlighet til limelightet i 2012.

Source: BBC Listening March 2018 Compilation

Hollywood was quick to tear Arnie down, claiming that his time in the limelight was over.

Hollywood var rask til å bryte Arnie ned og hevde at hans tid i limelightet var forbi.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Now, spotlight and limelight may have both come from the theater, but we use them everywhere.

Nå, selv om både spotlight og limelight kan ha kommet fra teateret, bruker vi dem overalt.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

Much of the limelight is hogged by headhunters that poach chief executives, star bankers or legal eagles.

Mange deler av limelightet blir tatt av headhuntere som rekrutterer toppsjefene, stjernene i bankbransjen eller juridiske fagfolk.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

For example, when two people are married, the bride is supposed to be in the limelight.

For eksempel, når to personer blir gift, skal bruden være i limelightet.

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

But the Illuminati lost the limelight thanks to the Freemasons.

Men Illuminatene tapte limelightet takket være Freimurerne.

Source: Pop culture

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