A place in the sun
phrase
A position or situation in which someone has everything they need to be happy or successful.
After years of hard work and sacrifice, he finally found his place in the sun.
Often appears as...
- find one's place in the sun
- have a place in the sun
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A chance or opportunity to achieve success or happiness, in particular one's rightful share of these.
She believed that with her talent, she deserved her place in the sun.
Often appears as...
- deserve a place in the sun
- earn a place in the sun
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A job or position that offers good opportunities for advancement, recognition, or the attainment of other personal goals.
Working in this prestigious company, he certainly has found his place in the sun.
Often appears as...
- find one's place in the sun
- attain a place in the sun
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A position or situation in which someone has everything they need to be happy or successful.
After years of hard work and sacrifice, he finally found his place in the sun.
Often appears as...
- find one's place in the sun
- have a place in the sun
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A chance or opportunity to achieve success or happiness, in particular one's rightful share of these.
She believed that with her talent, she deserved her place in the sun.
Often appears as...
- deserve a place in the sun
- earn a place in the sun
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A job or position that offers good opportunities for advancement, recognition, or the attainment of other personal goals.
Working in this prestigious company, he certainly has found his place in the sun.
Often appears as...
- find one's place in the sun
- attain a place in the sun
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Literal
The phrase is figurative and does not refer to an actual place with sunlight.
Even in a crowded city, she found her place in the sun — her dream job.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Satisfaction
Implies complete happiness or fulfillment, not just partial satisfaction.
Becoming a teacher, he knew he'd found his place in the sun.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Triumph
Often used to describe a hard-earned personal achievement.
Her gallery opening was her place in the sun after years of study.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Literal
The phrase is figurative and does not refer to an actual place with sunlight.
Even in a crowded city, she found her place in the sun — her dream job.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Satisfaction
Implies complete happiness or fulfillment, not just partial satisfaction.
Becoming a teacher, he knew he'd found his place in the sun.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Triumph
Often used to describe a hard-earned personal achievement.
Her gallery opening was her place in the sun after years of study.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Literal
The phrase is figurative and does not refer to an actual place with sunlight.
Even in a crowded city, she found her place in the sun — her dream job.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Satisfaction
Implies complete happiness or fulfillment, not just partial satisfaction.
Becoming a teacher, he knew he'd found his place in the sun.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Triumph
Often used to describe a hard-earned personal achievement.
Her gallery opening was her place in the sun after years of study.
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