Pronunciation: /hæv jʊər neɪm ʌp ɪn laɪts/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 When you win the talent show, you will have your name up in lights.
A2 I dream of the day when I will have my name up in lights for my acting skills.
B1 If you work hard and become a famous singer, you will have your name in lights all over the world.
B2 After years of dedication to her craft, she finally had her name up in lights on Broadway.
C1 Having your name up in lights is a symbol of success and recognition in the entertainment industry.
C2 For some performers, having their name up in lights is the ultimate achievement in their career.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 I want to have my name up in lights one day.
A2 She dreams of having her name up in lights as a famous singer.
B1 Winning the competition could have your name up in lights for the whole world to see.
B2 After years of hard work, finally having your name up in lights is a true accomplishment.
C1 Having your name up in lights signifies a level of success that few achieve.
C2 For some, having their name up in lights is the ultimate recognition of their talent and dedication.
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse
A1 Having your name up in lights means you are very famous.
A2 If you work hard, one day you might have your name up in lights.
B1 She dreams of having her name up in lights one day.
B2 After years of hard work, she finally had her name up in lights.
C1 Having your name up in lights is a symbol of success in the entertainment industry.
C2 For some performers, having their name up in lights is the ultimate achievement.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 When you win the competition, you will have your name in lights.
A2 If you become a famous actor, you might have your name up in lights on Broadway.
B1 After years of hard work, she finally had her name in lights as the top performer.
B2 Being nominated for an Oscar is a dream come true for many actors, as it means having your name up in lights.
C1 Having your name in lights is a symbol of success and recognition in the entertainment industry.
C2 Only the most talented and dedicated artists can truly have their name up in lights for years to come.
article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type
A1 When you become famous, you will have your name up in lights.
A2 If you work hard, one day you may have your name in lights.
B1 Being a successful actor means you will have your name up in lights.
B2 After winning the award, she finally had her name in lights.
C1 Having your name up in lights is a sign of great achievement in the entertainment industry.
C2 For some performers, having their name in lights is the ultimate recognition of their talent.
formal Being a successful entrepreneur means you will have your name up in lights for all to see.
informal If you keep working hard, you'll have your name up in lights in no time.
slang Dude, you're killing it! You're gonna have your name up in lights soon!
figurative When you achieve your dreams, it's like having your name up in lights for the whole world to admire.
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