Expressions (A–Z)
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At the center of attention
At the center of interest.
126 views
I
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in the middle of the world
Figuratively: a central place in a central city. Or: an undefined place.
157 views
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Navel of the World/ the hub of the universe
The center of the world. Figuratively: the most important place ("navel" figurat...
25 views
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Put someone in the shade
To overshadow him. To shift the center of attention from him to the other.
115 views
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Steal the show
To divert the central attention from the core of the event to oneself.
130 views
T
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The big city
A designation for the city surrounded by small settlements and serving as a comm...
90 views
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Went to the political desert
A man who leaves the center of political activity for the outskirts.
125 views