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bright lights

idiom
Meaning

The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.


Examples
SIMPLE

He moved to the city for the bright lights.

CONTEXTUAL

After growing up in a quiet village, she was excited to experience the bright lights of the capital city.

COMPLEX

Many young artists leave their small towns behind, drawn by the promise of fame and the allure of the big city's bright lights.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bright and early

    (Very) early in the morning.

  2. 02

    bright line

    A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.

  3. 03

    bright side

    A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.

  4. 04

    bright spark

    A person who is intelligent, clever or quick-witted.

  5. 05

    bright young thing

    One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.

  6. 06

    look on the bright side

    To examine a situation, usually unfavorable, from a positive perspective; to be cheerful or optimistic.

  7. 07

    look on the bright side of it

    To examine an aspect or facet of something in a positive view.

  8. 08

    punch someone's lights out

    To give someone a serious beating using one's fists; to punch someone until he or she is unconscious.

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