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Helen Nguyen
2021-02-21 10:02
Front and center American adjective phrase
In a very prominent position, where it attracts attention
Jerry has the best dancing skills out of us, so he becomes a front-and-center dancer.
Global warming is a front-and-center issue for every country.
The most important or influential part of a group or organization
"Front and centre" means to the forefront, to centre stage. This phrase comes from the military world, where anyone ordered from the ranks to come "front and centre" is required to step forward out of the ranks, usually to face the non commissioned officer. (Source: phrase.org.uk)
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
