in the sun

Receiving the public's scrutiny or attention. Well, you're in the sun, so good luck doing anything secretly anymore! Jonathan had his moment in the sun when one of his videos went viral on the Internet. I have no interest in being in the sun, thanks. I see what fame does to celebrities.

in the sun

In the public eye.

See also: sun

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

See also:

under the sun
sun
sun worshipper
be cooked
cooked
have the sun in (one's) eyes
(from) dusk till dawn
dawn
dusk
currant bun

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.