A place in the sun Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Not Literal The phrase is figurative and does not refer to an actual place with sunlight. Even in a crowded city, she found her place in the sun — her dream job. Pro Tip 2/3Complete Satisfaction Implies complete happiness or fulfillment, not just partial satisfaction. Becoming a teacher, he knew he'd found his place in the sun. Pro Tip 3/3Personal Triumph Often used to describe a hard-earned personal achievement. Her gallery opening was her place in the sun after years of study.