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

  • (..) -l'd love to. -Thatta boy. There might be a little tluid in them boots. you know what l mean. boys? Just a little leak. A light shine. boys. and... ...send the specimen to Nurse Ratched. All right. out with your gum. Out with your gum. Okay. this won't hurt. and it'll be over in just a moment. (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest