Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hog-the-spotlight
idiom
/hɔg ði ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/
Definition
To attract attention excessively to oneself, often at the expense of others.
Examples
- During the team presentation, he seemed to hog the spotlight, leaving little room for others to share their ideas.
- She always finds a way to hog the spotlight at family gatherings, telling the loudest stories.
- Instead of letting the team celebrate their success, he hogged the spotlight during the award ceremony.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hog the spotlight’ means to dominate a situation or conversation, preventing others from being recognized or appreciated.
Synonyms
- steal the show
- dominate
- monopolize
