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TinaMr Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Under attention

Can one say:
"Famous people are constantly UNDER ATTENTION".
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TinaMr Can one say:"Famous people are constantly UNDER ATTENTION" No, I think you have confused your collocation: it is 'under scrutiny'

— Mister Micawber

  • TinaMr Can one say:"Famous people are constantly UNDER ATTENTION" No, I think you have confused your collocation: it is 'under scrutiny'
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TinaMrCan one say:"Famous people are constantly UNDER ATTENTION"
No, I think you have confused your collocation: it is 'under scrutiny'
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Not really. Maybe this:

Famous people are constantly the center of attention.
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I didn't see MM's reply.

Tina, could you explain what you meant by under attention, please?
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Ozzurti, your answer describes very well what I meant, that they are the center of attention, everybody wants to learn about their lives, even details of their daily lives.
Mister Micawber, can one use an expression "under scrutiny" in this case? I though it's more about official documents to study. I'll keep this expression in mind.
Mister Micawber and Ozzurti, thank you very much for you
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You can also say

Famous people are always in the limelight/spotlight.
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Very good expression for my sentence! Thank you, Ivanhr!
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