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place in the sun
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a very desirable or advantageous position
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "place in the sun" and when to use it?
The idiom "place in the sun" is traceable to a speech made on December 6, 1897, at the Imperial Diet by the German statesman Bernhard von Bülow, who had just been appointed Foreign Secretary. In the speech, he stated, "We desire to throw no one into the shade, but we also demand our own place in the sunlight." This phrase was later published in The Times (London) on January 7, 1898, in the context of Germany's acquisition of sovereign rights over Jiaozhou Bay from China. The idiom has since been used to refer to a prominent or favorable position, and it is associated with a dominant or favorable situation
Beispiel
The country's economic reforms aimed to secure a place in the sun among the world's leading economies.
The successful entrepreneur found his place in the sun after launching a series of innovative products.
The talented artist's work has earned her a place in the sun among the art community.
The team's victory in the championship secured their place in the sun as the top contenders in the league.
After years of hard work, she finally secured her place in the sun with the promotion to CEO.
