Hog The Limelight

Pronunciation: /hɒɡ ðə ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/

Definitions of hog the limelight

noun the focus of attention or public interest

Example Sentences

A1 She doesn't like to hog the limelight.

A2 The singer always hogs the limelight during performances.

B1 The politician is known for hogging the limelight with his controversial statements.

B2 The actor tends to hog the limelight at award shows.

C1 The CEO's constant need to hog the limelight has caused tension within the company.

C2 Despite her efforts to share credit, her colleague continued to hog the limelight.

Examples of hog the limelight in a Sentence

formal Despite her team's efforts, the CEO always manages to hog the limelight during important meetings.

informal I wish Sarah would stop hogging the limelight and give someone else a chance to speak.

slang Why does he always have to hog the limelight? It's so annoying.

figurative The new product launch was a success, but the flashy packaging seemed to hog the limelight from the actual features of the product.

Grammatical Forms of hog the limelight

• past tense: hogged
• plural: hogs
• comparative: hogger
• superlative: hoggiest
• present tense: hogs
• future tense: will hog
• perfect tense: have hogged
• continuous tense: hogging
• singular: hog
• positive degree: hog
• infinitive: to hog
• gerund: hogging
• participle: hogged

Origin and Evolution of hog the limelight

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'hog the limelight' originated in the world of theater, where limelight was used as a type of stage lighting in the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe someone who monopolizes the limelight on stage, the phrase has evolved to mean someone who seeks attention or recognition in any situation.