bask in

bask in

1. To bathe oneself in sunlight. I love laying on the beach and basking in the sunlight.
2. By extension, to revel in something pleasant or enjoyable. She's still basking in the favorable reviews of her performance in the play.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bask in something

Fig. to enjoy or revel in something, such as praise, fame, etc. (Alludes to a person or animal resting in the warming rays of the sun.) Alice enjoyed basking in her newfound fame. Lily loves basking in praise.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

bask in

v.
1. To expose oneself to pleasant warmth: We basked in the afternoon sun at the beach.
2. To take great pleasure or pride in something; revel in something: For a long time, I basked in the success of my first book.
See also: bask
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bask
  • catch some rays
  • bag some rays
  • ray
  • diffuse
  • diffuse (something) through (something)
  • diffuse through
  • good for
  • good for (someone or something)
  • Good for you!
References in periodicals archive
While some people may say that Dubai's summer heat is unbearable, many tourists from various parts of the world are actually coming to the city to bask in its many attractions.
Photos: Summer is more than fun for tourists in Dubai
On the other side, those who are working professionals, who might find it difficult to find time to bask in the sun during the morning hours due to the strict regime to reach office or work place on time, why not think about basking in the sun during the lunch break at least for a bare minimum 15 minutes a day.
We need the sunshine vitamin
Washington, April 21(ANI): Keeping warm isn't the only reason lizards bask in the sun.
Lizards sunbathe for a vitamin D boost
The ultimate '06 Your social circle is most balanced when you step back and let someone else bask in the spotlight for a sec.
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But unlike other Olympic heroes who went on to be bask in the fading glow of the winner's light, he traded the notoriety and glory for a set of flight wings and a place in an Air Force cockpit.
Then & now
Two shaggy horses bask in the sun by the lone tree in the middle of a pasture between Coburg Road North and Interstate 5 north of Coburg on Monday.
Golden moment
But he appears at the close of each evening to bask in standing ovations from packed City Center houses, filled with fans who finally appreciate this dance that has been on the cutting edge for four decades.
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
Lucia's latest development, which can be conveniently accessed via the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) and Southern Luzon Expressway, allows one the luxury of being able to bask in the glory of nature beside the well-manicured fairways, as the company offers 153 fairway lots as well as residential lots ranging from 173 to 752 square meters (sqm).
Experience paradise, luxury at Summit Point
Sunlovers flocked to beaches like Brighton as weathermen predicted the South East would bask in a torrid 86F today and tomorrow.
HOT WHEELS 86 1/4; Naked cyclists choose hot test d ay of the year
ANTHONY FARNELL plans to bask in the glory of being champion after a devastating display to regain the WBU world middleweight title in Glasgow.
Boxing: Who's next? Who cares, says Farnell
MAKE IT Your bud will bask in bathtub glory in scented homemade salts.
Move over
Sunlovers flocked to beaches across Wexford, Galway and Donegal as weathermen predicted we would bask in a torrid 86F today and tomorrow.
HOT 86 WHEELS; Naked cyclists choose hottest day of the year
If any are good enough to go on and become a champ then great, we can all fly the flag and bask in the reflected glory.
t' last word: Show of support would be Andy; A voice from north of Watford