to the fore

Idioms and Phrases

In, into, or toward a position of prominence, as in A new virtuoso pianist has come to the fore . [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

England hope Ollie Lawrence's switch to outside centre against Australia will enable the Bath star to bring his ball-carrying power to the fore on Saturday.

From BBC

Religion-based policies may move to the fore, shouldering science-based policies aside.

From Los Angeles Times

But as the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner and longest-tenured Dodger began to address a rollicking crowd of 42,458, he was surprised how quickly his emotions came to the fore.

From Los Angeles Times

Just in front of Ugarte, Amorim will want a more graceful player to slalom into the next line, and here is where Kobbie Mainoo or Mason Mount – hard-working and intelligent, in the Amorim mould – may come to the fore.

From BBC

The intergenerational issue was brought to the fore on Tuesday when an inquiry ruled that 91-year-old Edith Duncan, who has dementia, was not fit to drive when she fatally hit three-year-old Xander Irvine in June 2020.

From BBC

Related Words

• outstanding