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Sometimes people talk about a place in the sun, which is a place where they can enjoy the sunlight, as opposed to a dark and gloomy cave or other unpleasant place where there is a lack of sunlight. Metaphorically it refers to a good standard of living and a good social status. I need my place in the sun.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt refers to everything that exists, or is possible.
I've tried everything under the sun on this stain, but I just can't get rid of it.
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∙ 14y agoIt is not an idiom - it means exactly what it says. Whatever the subject of the sentence is sitting under the sun in the heat.
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What does the idiom older than the sun mean?
The idiom older than the sun is self-explanatory. It means that you are extremely old. The sun is around 4.5 billion years old and to be older than that, you'd have to be around for a long time. Hope this helped.Just judging from the words, it seems to refer to somethingthat already existed before the sun formed.
What does 'think the sun rises and sets on someone' mean?
It means that someone admires that person beyond logic, to the point where they think that person is the most important person in the world. The image is of the person being the center of the universe, where the sun orbits them.Well it means that, who ever the 'you' is referring to, is so important and valued by the individual saying this idiom, that the sun rises and sets for him.
What does the idiom 'the sun will rise tomorrow' mean?
Remain confident, do not worry, things will go better tomorrow.
Is sun a pronoun?
No, the word 'sun' is a noun (sun, suns) and a verb (sun, suns, sunning, sunned).The noun 'sun' is a word for a very bright star; a word for the star around which the earth rotates; a word for a thing.The verb 'sun' means to sit or lie in the sun.Examples:This type of a plant needs to be in the full light of the sun. (noun)The patrons can sun themselves while they are served lunch on the beach. (verb)A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.Example: The sun has clouded over. It was quite bright this morning. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'sun' as the subject of the second sentence)
What does the word twilight mean?
Twilight means the time of the day where the sun is below the horizon line in either the morning of the evening.
What does the Idiomatic Expression 'Under the heat of the sun?
It is not an idiom - it means exactly what it says. Whatever the subject of the sentence is sitting under the sun in the heat.
Is it was so high it blocked the sun an idiom?
That phrase means exactly what it says, so no, it's not an idiom.
What does the idiom under the sun mean?
It depends on what the rest of the phrase said. "Everything under the sun" is a figurative way of saying "everything," while "under the sun" alone would mean out in the sunlight.
What does the idiom nothing new under thew sun mean?
You can't show me anything that I haven't seen already.?
Is make hay like sunshine is a idiom?
The phrase "make hay while the sun shines" is a common idiom that means to take advantage of opportunities while they are available. It emphasizes the importance of acting promptly and efficiently when conditions are favorable.
What does the idiom older than the sun mean?
The idiom older than the sun is self-explanatory. It means that you are extremely old. The sun is around 4.5 billion years old and to be older than that, you'd have to be around for a long time. Hope this helped.Just judging from the words, it seems to refer to somethingthat already existed before the sun formed.
What term means under the influence of the sun?
The influence of the Sun means how it affects it.
When and where did under the blood red sun take place?
It took place in Hawaii.
What happens to things that are placed under the sun?
They are burned or gets hots but it always depend on the things you place under the sun
What is a good place to live if you are allergic to the sun?
under ground
Where did ABBA they play?
Every place under the sun,...almost.
Anything under the sun?
The phrase "under the sun" can be found in the Bible (Ecclesiasts 1:9). To say "anything under the sun" generally means "anything that exists on this planet" or "anything that you can think of."
