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

  • (..) I'm bleeding. I can't do it./ Get your fuckin' hand back in there. You're steering the car. I'm too nervous. Alan, we need you, buddy. It's your time to shine, okay? My dad's gonna kill me. That's it./ That's good. Keep it straight. You're late. (..)
    2009 The Hangover