moment in the sun
A brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The quiet student finally had his moment in the sun today.”
“After years of working behind the scenes, the assistant had her moment in the sun when the director praised her work publicly.”
“The aging actor, long forgotten by the industry, enjoyed a brief moment in the sun following the unexpected success of his final film.”
- 01
aha moment
The moment or instant at which the solution to a problem, or some other significant realization, becomes clear.
- 02
at any given moment
At any point in time.
- 03
catch the sun
To sunbathe.
- 04
currant bun
[Cockney slang]sun or The Sun newspaper
- 05
day in the sun
A time of glory or ascendancy.
- 06
eureka moment
The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.
- 07
fix the roof while the sun is shining
To deal with a problem or potential problem while conditions are favorable.
- 08
fly too close to the sun
To be so ambitious that you overreach and bring about your own downfall.
Last updated August 10, 2026