bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He moved to the city for the bright lights.”
“After growing up in a quiet village, she was excited to experience the bright lights of the capital city.”
“Many young artists leave their small towns behind, drawn by the promise of fame and the allure of the big city's bright lights.”
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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bright and early
(Very) early in the morning.
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bright line
A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.
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bright side
A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.
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bright spark
A person who is intelligent, clever or quick-witted.
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bright young thing
One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
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bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
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come to light
To become known; to be revealed.
Last updated August 10, 2026