This new cafe is the place to be on Saturday nights.
place to be
idiomA great, trendy, or perfectly suitable place
Everyone says the rooftop bar is the place to be if you want to meet interesting people in the city.
Although the quiet coastal village was once overlooked, it has recently become the place to be for artists seeking inspiration and solitude.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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better place
Heaven; happiness after death.
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
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fall into place
To assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together; to be fully realized at last.
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find one's place
To discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.
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friends in high places
Friends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.
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friends in low places
Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.
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go places
To make progress or achieve success.
Last updated April 17, 2026