Shine a spotlight on (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shine a spotlight on (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eliza Chau calendar 2023-02-16 04:02

Meaning of Shine a spotlight on (someone or something)

Shine a spotlight on (someone or something) American verb phrase

The verb “shine” sometimes can be replaced by the word “put”.

To bring somebody or something to the center of attention or draw people's attention to someone or something

Although he is a famous singer, he wants to live a peaceful life and doesn't want people to shine a spotlight on his private life.

Everyone is shining a spotlight on his latest scandal.

Thanks to the footage that revealed two girls attacking each other, the school has started to shine a spotlight on the existing violence problem.

Other phrases about:

have the world at your feet

To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.

the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

have something on good authority
to believe certain information from the person you trust or a reliable source.
dig somebody in the ribs

Push someone with your finger or elbow to get their attention

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Me Your Ears

Everybody, pay attention to me.

Grammar and Usage of Shine a spotlight on (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • put a spotlight on
  • shined a spotlight on
  • shining a spotlight on
  • putting a spotlight on

The verb “shine” should be conjugated according to its tense.

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