スポットが当あたる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be in the spotlight; come into focus of attention

Used when someone or something becomes the center of public attention or scrutiny. Often implies sudden or intense focus, like a spotlight shining on a subject.

• 彼かれの新しん作さくが発はっ表ぴょうされると、一いっ気きにスポットが当あたった。

  When his new work was announced, it suddenly came into the spotlight.

• 環かん境きょう問