Collocations for "shine"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "shine" in context.
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shine
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- the [sun, moon] is shining
- a light [is, was] shining
- shining [in the dark, in the sky, above us]
- shine through the [night, fog, window]
- was shining through the [cracks, opening, curtains, blinds]
- your true [colors, feelings] shine through
- shone like [gold, diamonds, a star]
- shine [brightly, dully]
- [face, body] (was) shining with sweat
- eyes shone with [tears, delight]
- her face shone with [pride, joy]
- shine the [light, spotlight, flashlight] on
- shine the [light] towards
- shine light on the [issue, confusion, topic]
- [chance, luck, good fortune] shone on him
- [luck, fortune] was shining upon us
- [chance, opportunity] to shine
- [allow, enable] them to shine
- shine in [math, sports, school]
- shined his shoes
- a [gleaming, beautiful, sparkling, healthy] shine
- a [quick, good, rough, thorough] shine
- get a shoe shine
- bring out the shine of the [mirror, glass, window, surface]
- put a shine on it
- give your [hair, skin, car, shoes] some shine
- my [hair] has lost its shine
- give the [vase, cabinet, coffee table] a (good) shine
- will [finish, go, get there] come rain or shine
- the shine of his [shoes, teeth, face]
- a shine from the [dish, glass, units]
'shine' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):