front and center

Idioms  

1. In the most prominent position, as in You couldn't miss John—he was front and center in that presentation. This expression alludes to the best and usually most expensive seats in a theater.

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Example Sentences

However, the documentary pulls back the curtain enough to pose the question of what “Arirang” – if it would even still be called that – would sound like if the emphasis on English or global appeal weren’t front and center.

From Salon

And Ashanti’s self-adoring Jasmine steals every scene where she’s front and center, a nonnegotiable requirement of her character.

From Los Angeles Times

While Bad Bunny sings in Spanish, BTS has put its Korean identity front and center with their fifth full-length album “Arirang,” which dropped March 20.

From Salon

Everyday financial realities have been front and center for many Americans as they grapple with the rising cost of living.

From MarketWatch

Front and center for Micron earnings next week will be contract memory pricing, said Bryson, who holds an outperform rating on the stock and raised his price target to $500 from $320 on Friday.

From MarketWatch