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place to be

idiom
Meaning

A great, trendy, or perfectly suitable place


Examples
SIMPLE

This new cafe is the place to be on Saturday nights.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone says the rooftop bar is the place to be if you want to meet interesting people in the city.

COMPLEX

Although the quiet coastal village was once overlooked, it has recently become the place to be for artists seeking inspiration and solitude.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as if someone owns the place

    Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

  2. 02

    better place

    Heaven; happiness after death.

  3. 03

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  4. 04

    fall into place

    To assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together; to be fully realized at last.

  5. 05

    find one's place

    To discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.

  6. 06

    friends in high places

    Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.

  7. 07

    friends in low places

    Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.

  8. 08

    go places

    To make progress or achieve success.

Last updated April 17, 2026