ALL meanings of take a shine to
take a shine to
T t - verb without object take a shine to to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light. 1
- verb without object take a shine to to be bright with reflected light; glisten; sparkle. 1
- verb without object take a shine to (of light) to appear brightly or strongly, especially uncomfortably so: Wear dark glasses so the sun won't shine in your eyes. 1
- verb without object take a shine to to be or appear unusually animated or bright, as the eyes or face. 1
- verb without object take a shine to to appear with brightness or clearness, as feelings. 1
- verb without object take a shine to to excel or be conspicuous: to shine in school. 1
- verb with object take a shine to to cause to shine. 1
- verb with object take a shine to to direct the light of (a lamp, mirror, etc.): Shine the flashlight on the steps so I can see. 1
- verb with object take a shine to to put a gloss or polish on; polish (as shoes, silverware, etc.). 1
- noun take a shine to radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light. 1
- noun take a shine to luster; polish. 1
- noun take a shine to sunshine; fair weather. 1
- noun take a shine to a polish or gloss given to shoes. 1
- noun take a shine to an act or instance of polishing shoes. 1
- noun take a shine to Informal. a foolish prank; caper. 1
- noun take a shine to Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a black person. 1
- idioms take a shine to come rain or shine, regardless of the weather. no matter what the circumstances may be: Come rain or shine, he is always on the job. Also, rain or shine. 1
- idioms take a shine to take a shine to, Informal. to take a liking or fancy to: That little girl has really taken a shine to you. 1
- noun take a shine to to take a liking to (someone) 0