be a/the shining star

be a/the shining star

To be outstanding or exemplary in some way or area. Madeline is a shining star in my class. As a teacher, you wish that all your students were as smart and talented as she is. He had no experience when he joined the company. Now he's the shining star of the sales team. So many guys on the team have been injured this season that Harold is now the shining star, believe it or not.

See also: shine, star

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