The bright lights
noun
The high level of activity in a city or urban area, often linked to entertainment and nightlife.
She left her small town to pursue her dream in the bright lights of New York City.
Often appears as...
- choose the bright lights
- fascinated by the bright lights
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
The notoriety, fame or public attention.
He wasn't ready for the bright lights of professional football.
Often appears as...
- step into the bright lights
- shy away from the bright lights
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A place, often a city, that attracts attention due to its vibrant lifestyle, culture, or attractions.
He wanted to escape the small town and experience the bright lights of Los Angeles.
Often appears as...
- attracted by the bright lights
- dazzled by the bright lights
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
The high level of activity in a city or urban area, often linked to entertainment and nightlife.
She left her small town to pursue her dream in the bright lights of New York City.
Often appears as...
- choose the bright lights
- fascinated by the bright lights
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
The notoriety, fame or public attention.
He wasn't ready for the bright lights of professional football.
Often appears as...
- step into the bright lights
- shy away from the bright lights
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A place, often a city, that attracts attention due to its vibrant lifestyle, culture, or attractions.
He wanted to escape the small town and experience the bright lights of Los Angeles.
Often appears as...
- attracted by the bright lights
- dazzled by the bright lights
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Luster
Refers to a city's allure, not actual bright lights. Implies a place's exciting qualities.
Lured by the bright lights, he moved to Tokyo.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Positive
Usually suggests positive aspects but can be negative if context implies overwhelming or superficial allure.
Have the bright lights blinded you to what matters?
Pro Tip 3/3Urban Focus
Used for cities or large urban areas, not for small towns or rural places.
He found the bright lights of the city invigorating.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Luster
Refers to a city's allure, not actual bright lights. Implies a place's exciting qualities.
Lured by the bright lights, he moved to Tokyo.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Positive
Usually suggests positive aspects but can be negative if context implies overwhelming or superficial allure.
Have the bright lights blinded you to what matters?
Pro Tip 3/3Urban Focus
Used for cities or large urban areas, not for small towns or rural places.
He found the bright lights of the city invigorating.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Luster
Refers to a city's allure, not actual bright lights. Implies a place's exciting qualities.
Lured by the bright lights, he moved to Tokyo.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Positive
Usually suggests positive aspects but can be negative if context implies overwhelming or superficial allure.
Have the bright lights blinded you to what matters?
Pro Tip 3/3Urban Focus
Used for cities or large urban areas, not for small towns or rural places.
He found the bright lights of the city invigorating.
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