Be in the limelight phrase
Be in the centre of public attention or interest
That singer has been in the limelight recently, so it's not hard to understand when you see her image anywhere.
This conference will discuss the challenges in protecting the environment, which reducing emissions will be in the limelight.
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
Push someone with your finger or elbow to get their attention
Everybody, pay attention to me.
Pay attention to someone or something
To bring something or somebody to the center of attention
This phrase comes from the theater and allude to focusing light on an important person. It refers to a type of lamp that was previously used in theatrical stage lighting from about 1840 on.