centre stage
noun/ˌsentə ˈsteɪdʒ/
/ˌsentər ˈsteɪdʒ/
(US English center stage)
[uncountable]- an important position where somebody/something can easily get people’s attention
- Education is taking centre stage in the government's plans.
- This region continues to occupy centre stage in world affairs.
Extra Examples- A new actress will take centre stage in next month's production of ‘A Doll's House’.
- He was always unwilling to take centre stage.
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