English Explanatory Dictionary

place in the sun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A favorable position, characterized by comfort, success, wealth or general well-being.
  2. Fame or recognition.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see place, sun.

Word forms

place in the sun places in the sun

Etymology

Possibly a calque of French place au soleil.

Related words

made in the shade moment in the sun
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