shine

Definition

  • verb: to give off light
  • verb: to emit rays of light
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: gleam, brightness, polish

Examples

  • I'll always love you, 'come rain or come shine'. [=I will love you no matter what happens]

  • She really 'took a shine to' [='took a liking to'] her new neighbor.

  • Once she relaxed, her talent really began to 'shine through'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -It's Friday. Field trip day. Yes, it's field trip day. Let's get up and go in ten more minutes. Come on! Melman, Melman, Melman! Melman, Melman, Melman! Wake up! Rise and shine! It's another fabulous morning in the Big Apple. Let's go. -Not for me. I'm calling in sick. -What? (..)
    2005 Madagascar