Lingo
[take] the stage
to attract the attention of other people, often in a way that causes other people or things less noticeable
The idiom "take the stage" has its roots in theater, where it refers to the act of an actor stepping onto the stage to perform. It has been used in this context since at least the 17th century. Over time, the phrase has been used to describe a moment when someone is about to perform or speak in front of an audience.
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