ray

bag some rays

To spend time in sunlight, often by sunbathing. I love laying on the beach and bagging some rays. Now that it's sunny again after so many rainy days, we should get out and bag some rays.

catch some rays

To spend time in sunlight, often by sunbathing. I love laying on the beach and catching some rays. Now that it's sunny again after so many rainy days, we should get out and catch some rays.

See also: catch, ray

get some rays

To spend some time in the sun (often with goal of tanning). We're supposed to have nice weather this afternoon, so why don't we go to the beach and get some rays? I'm really glad I got some rays on vacation—I was so pale before!

grab some rays

To spend some time in the sun (often with goal of tanning). We're supposed to have nice weather this afternoon, so why don't we go to the beach and grab some rays? I'm really glad I grabbed some rays on vacation—I was so pale before!

one ray of hope

A single minute indication that something may improve, succeed, or turn out for the best in the end. This penalty kick is our one ray of hope—if we make this, we can still tie the game and force overtime. Although peace talks have broken down between the two warring countries, there remains one ray of hope that a truce of some kind can still be salvaged.

ray of hope

A minute indication that something may improve, succeed, or turn out for the best in the end. Fans clung to a ray of hope that their team might score a last-minute touchdown to tie the game. Although peace talks have broken down between the two warring countries, there remains a ray of hope that a truce of some kind can still be salvaged.

ray of light

1. Literally, a beam of light. A ray of light warmed my face through the window. How can you read in here? There's hardly a single ray of light!

2. Someone or something that brings one joy and/or hope, especially in a challenging situation. My daughter has been a real ray of light these days—I'm so glad to have her here as I fight this illness. After we moved, we got a puppy, which has been such a ray of light for the kids as they adjust to life in a new place.

ray of sunshine

Someone or something that makes others feel happy and positive, often during a difficult time. My best friend was a real ray of sunshine when I was recovering from surgery.

See also: of, ray, sunshine

rays

Some amount of sunshine. All I want to do on this vacation is stretch out on the beach and catch some rays. I think Tom's out back catching a few rays.

catch some rays

and bag some rays

Fig. to get some sunshine; to tan in the sun. We wanted to catch some rays, but the sun never came out the whole time we were there. I went to Hawaii to bag some rays.

See also: catch, ray

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

catch some rays

Sunbathe, as in I want a good tan so I think I'll go catch some rays. [Slang; second half of 1900s]

See also: catch, ray

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a ray of sunshine

1. If you describe someone as a ray of sunshine, you mean that they are always happy and pleasant. Neighbours described the 4-year-old girl as `a ray of sunshine — a cheerful little girl who brightened up all our lives'. Note: You often hear people say that someone is like a ray of sunshine. Kim is like a ray of sunshine, a wonderful and beautiful girl who has completely changed my life. Note: This expression is sometimes used ironically to describe a person who is always miserable and negative.

2. If you describe something as a ray of sunshine, you mean it brings happiness, often during a sad or hopeless time. Emily Jones's first birthday next week will be a ray of sunshine in the darkness of the coming days. Note: You often hear people say that something is like a ray of sunshine. The news was like a ray of sunshine in the winter's gloom. Note: You can also say that something brings a ray of sunshine to someone or something. The Oscars bring a ray of sunshine to our dark February days.

See also: of, ray, sunshine

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

ray of sunshine

someone or something that brings happiness into the lives of others.

1997 Trail Don't worry…let our Knowledge experts bring a ray of sunshine into your lives with their radiant personalities and shining answers.

See also: of, ray, sunshine

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

catch some ˈrays

(especially American English, slang) sunbathe (= sit or lie in the sun, especially in order to go brown): Let ’s go to the beach and catch some rays before the sun goes down.

See also: catch, ray

the one/a ray of ˈhope

the one small sign of improvement in a difficult situation: They’ve actually stopped fighting, so perhaps there’s a ray of hope after all. Our one ray of hope is the bank. They might agree to lend us the money we need.

a ray of ˈsunshine

(informal) a person or thing that makes somebody’s life happier: She calls her granddaughter her ‘little ray of sunshine’.

See also: of, ray, sunshine

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

catch some rays

and bag some rays

tv. to get some sunshine; to tan in the sun. We wanted to catch some rays, but the sun never came out the whole time we were there. I want to get out on that beach and bag some rays.

See also: catch, ray

bag some rays

verb

See catch some rays

rays

n. sunshine. (Collegiate.) I’m going to go out and get some rays today.

See also: ray

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

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while away the time
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References in periodicals archive

The Internet Movie Database, or IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3879018/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm) reported that the "Ray Donovan" Season 2 Finale, episode 12 "The Captain" will feature other stars including Seth Banee Carr (Alfonse), Collin Christopher (Robert Lepecka), Ken Colquitt (Detective), Jerry Ying (FBI Agent), Heather Schlitt (Cochran's Secretary), Reece Rios (Robert), Heather McComb (Patty), Ryan O'Nan (Stan), Lauren McCarroll (Cookie's Wife), Elliott Gould (Ezra Goldman) and Omar J.

'Ray Donovan' Season 2 Finale Spoilers: Episode 12 'The Captain' Airs On Sept. 28, 2014: Mickey Plans Anew While Abby Has A Hard Time Choosing Between Two Men

Ray's older brother Ricky, 46, said: "There are really tragic things in Ray's life that seem to have sent him on a path."

RAY'S GRIEF; Strictly Dancing star lost true love in Marchioness disaster At 14, close friend was stabbed and bled to death in his arms He came home to find his dad dead of a heart attack on floor SHOWBIZ EXCLUSIVE

Another, even fainter ray system is just detectable on southern Mare Imbrium, radiating from Eratosthenes.

Weird crater rays: even on the ancient lunar surface, nothing lasts forever

In 1982, Don Matthews became president of Ray's Trash Service.

Ray's Trash Service: forward momentum: Smart business practices and a Sierra shear/baler have helped Ray's Trash Service expand

First, you need to understand that light travels in waves called rays. When light reflects, or bounces, off an object, some of the rays scatter back to your eyes.

Movie magic: go behind the scenes of Robots to discover the secrets to creating smash-hit animations

Papa has attempted to restore the loss that Gene Anthony Ray came up against.

Marco Papa: Viafarini

Electron beam, X-ray and gamma ray food irradiation facilities are all multimillion-dollar propositions.

Where's the (irradiated) beef? Getting it in your grocery store is getting to be big business

Though the subject of their fiery debate is ostensibly the Manor's wild reputation, the conversation between Ray and Dr.

The Negro Artist and the Racial Manor: Infants of the Spring and the Conundrum of Publicity

At 37, Ray, a self-described "nature girl" who lives in rural Georgia, cares little for the cachet of coolness.

Chasing Amy

Sea Ray a manufacturer of pleasure boats, maintained a qualified stock bonus/profit-sharing plan with a seven-year graded vesting schedule for employer contributions.

No partial termination of plan

Let's dissect Ray's remarks in some detail, starting with her assertion that ozone in the lower atmosphere is largely harmless.

Trees and volcanoes cause smog! (More myths from the "Wise Use" movement)

Here's what happened in "Ray Donovan" Season 2, episode 10 "Volcheck." Ray discovered that Steve Knight (Eion Bailey) is even more dangerous compared to Ashley Rucker's (Ambyr Childers) stalker, Bob Lepecka (Collin Christopher).

'Ray Donovan' Season 2 Recap: Episode 10 'Volcheck' Aired On Sept. 14, 2014, Cochran Got Nominated By The President And Tom Volchek Killed Himself [WATCH VIDEO]

The second narrative is Ray's African Caribbean migrant narrative, whose geography of exile evokes American immigrant and international modernist fiction more than African American fiction of the period.

Haiti and Black Transnationalism: Remapping the Migrant Geography of Home to Harlem

I reckon the exercise eventually leads to the work of Charles Ray: It goes straight to his recent retrospective, right to its core ideas.

Charles Ray

For the past three years, he has worked closely with Ray Malone, Vice President of Operations.

Retaining key executives by using a parachute payment agreement

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释义	ray bag some rays To spend time in sunlight, often by sunbathing. I love laying on the beach and bagging some rays. Now that it's sunny again after so many rainy days, we should get out and bag some rays. See also: bag, ray catch some rays To spend time in sunlight, often by sunbathing. I love laying on the beach and catching some rays. Now that it's sunny again after so many rainy days, we should get out and catch some rays. See also: catch, ray get some rays To spend some time in the sun (often with goal of tanning). We're supposed to have nice weather this afternoon, so why don't we go to the beach and get some rays? I'm really glad I got some rays on vacation—I was so pale before! See also: get, ray grab some rays To spend some time in the sun (often with goal of tanning). We're supposed to have nice weather this afternoon, so why don't we go to the beach and grab some rays? I'm really glad I grabbed some rays on vacation—I was so pale before! See also: grab, ray one ray of hope A single minute indication that something may improve, succeed, or turn out for the best in the end. This penalty kick is our one ray of hope—if we make this, we can still tie the game and force overtime. Although peace talks have broken down between the two warring countries, there remains one ray of hope that a truce of some kind can still be salvaged. See also: hope, of, one, ray ray of hope A minute indication that something may improve, succeed, or turn out for the best in the end. Fans clung to a ray of hope that their team might score a last-minute touchdown to tie the game. Although peace talks have broken down between the two warring countries, there remains a ray of hope that a truce of some kind can still be salvaged. See also: hope, of, ray ray of light 1. Literally, a beam of light. A ray of light warmed my face through the window. How can you read in here? There's hardly a single ray of light! 2. Someone or something that brings one joy and/or hope, especially in a challenging situation. My daughter has been a real ray of light these days—I'm so glad to have her here as I fight this illness. After we moved, we got a puppy, which has been such a ray of light for the kids as they adjust to life in a new place. See also: light, of, ray ray of sunshine Someone or something that makes others feel happy and positive, often during a difficult time. My best friend was a real ray of sunshine when I was recovering from surgery. See also: of, ray, sunshine rays Some amount of sunshine. All I want to do on this vacation is stretch out on the beach and catch some rays. I think Tom's out back catching a few rays. See also: ray Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. catch some rays and bag some rays Fig. to get some sunshine; to tan in the sun. We wanted to catch some rays, but the sun never came out the whole time we were there. I went to Hawaii to bag some rays. See also: catch, ray McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. catch some rays Sunbathe, as in I want a good tan so I think I'll go catch some rays. [Slang; second half of 1900s] See also: catch, ray The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a ray of sunshine 1. If you describe someone as a ray of sunshine, you mean that they are always happy and pleasant. Neighbours described the 4-year-old girl as `a ray of sunshine — a cheerful little girl who brightened up all our lives'. Note: You often hear people say that someone is like a ray of sunshine. Kim is like a ray of sunshine, a wonderful and beautiful girl who has completely changed my life. Note: This expression is sometimes used ironically to describe a person who is always miserable and negative. 2. If you describe something as a ray of sunshine, you mean it brings happiness, often during a sad or hopeless time. Emily Jones's first birthday next week will be a ray of sunshine in the darkness of the coming days. Note: You often hear people say that something is like a ray of sunshine. The news was like a ray of sunshine in the winter's gloom. Note: You can also say that something brings a ray of sunshine to someone or something. The Oscars bring a ray of sunshine to our dark February days. See also: of, ray, sunshine Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. ray of sunshine someone or something that brings happiness into the lives of others. 1997 Trail Don't worry…let our Knowledge experts bring a ray of sunshine into your lives with their radiant personalities and shining answers. See also: of, ray, sunshine Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary catch some ˈrays (especially American English, slang) sunbathe (= sit or lie in the sun, especially in order to go brown): Let ’s go to the beach and catch some rays before the sun goes down. See also: catch, ray the one/a ray of ˈhope the one small sign of improvement in a difficult situation: They’ve actually stopped fighting, so perhaps there’s a ray of hope after all. Our one ray of hope is the bank. They might agree to lend us the money we need. See also: hope, of, one, ray a ray of ˈsunshine (informal) a person or thing that makes somebody’s life happier: She calls her granddaughter her ‘little ray of sunshine’. See also: of, ray, sunshine Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary catch some rays and bag some rays tv. to get some sunshine; to tan in the sun. We wanted to catch some rays, but the sun never came out the whole time we were there. I want to get out on that beach and bag some rays. See also: catch, ray bag some rays verb See catch some rays See also: bag, ray rays n. sunshine. (Collegiate.) I’m going to go out and get some rays today. See also: ray McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: bag some rays catch some rays bask bask in get some rays rays while away the time while the time away grab some rays bag out References in periodicals archive The Internet Movie Database, or IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3879018/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm) reported that the "Ray Donovan" Season 2 Finale, episode 12 "The Captain" will feature other stars including Seth Banee Carr (Alfonse), Collin Christopher (Robert Lepecka), Ken Colquitt (Detective), Jerry Ying (FBI Agent), Heather Schlitt (Cochran's Secretary), Reece Rios (Robert), Heather McComb (Patty), Ryan O'Nan (Stan), Lauren McCarroll (Cookie's Wife), Elliott Gould (Ezra Goldman) and Omar J. 'Ray Donovan' Season 2 Finale Spoilers: Episode 12 'The Captain' Airs On Sept. 28, 2014: Mickey Plans Anew While Abby Has A Hard Time Choosing Between Two Men Ray's older brother Ricky, 46, said: "There are really tragic things in Ray's life that seem to have sent him on a path." RAY'S GRIEF; Strictly Dancing star lost true love in Marchioness disaster At 14, close friend was stabbed and bled to death in his arms He came home to find his dad dead of a heart attack on floor SHOWBIZ EXCLUSIVE Another, even fainter ray system is just detectable on southern Mare Imbrium, radiating from Eratosthenes. Weird crater rays: even on the ancient lunar surface, nothing lasts forever In 1982, Don Matthews became president of Ray's Trash Service. Ray's Trash Service: forward momentum: Smart business practices and a Sierra shear/baler have helped Ray's Trash Service expand First, you need to understand that light travels in waves called rays. When light reflects, or bounces, off an object, some of the rays scatter back to your eyes. Movie magic: go behind the scenes of Robots to discover the secrets to creating smash-hit animations Papa has attempted to restore the loss that Gene Anthony Ray came up against. Marco Papa: Viafarini Electron beam, X-ray and gamma ray food irradiation facilities are all multimillion-dollar propositions. Where's the (irradiated) beef? Getting it in your grocery store is getting to be big business Though the subject of their fiery debate is ostensibly the Manor's wild reputation, the conversation between Ray and Dr. The Negro Artist and the Racial Manor: Infants of the Spring and the Conundrum of Publicity At 37, Ray, a self-described "nature girl" who lives in rural Georgia, cares little for the cachet of coolness. Chasing Amy Sea Ray a manufacturer of pleasure boats, maintained a qualified stock bonus/profit-sharing plan with a seven-year graded vesting schedule for employer contributions. No partial termination of plan Let's dissect Ray's remarks in some detail, starting with her assertion that ozone in the lower atmosphere is largely harmless. Trees and volcanoes cause smog! (More myths from the "Wise Use" movement) Here's what happened in "Ray Donovan" Season 2, episode 10 "Volcheck." Ray discovered that Steve Knight (Eion Bailey) is even more dangerous compared to Ashley Rucker's (Ambyr Childers) stalker, Bob Lepecka (Collin Christopher). 'Ray Donovan' Season 2 Recap: Episode 10 'Volcheck' Aired On Sept. 14, 2014, Cochran Got Nominated By The President And Tom Volchek Killed Himself [WATCH VIDEO] The second narrative is Ray's African Caribbean migrant narrative, whose geography of exile evokes American immigrant and international modernist fiction more than African American fiction of the period. Haiti and Black Transnationalism: Remapping the Migrant Geography of Home to Harlem I reckon the exercise eventually leads to the work of Charles Ray: It goes straight to his recent retrospective, right to its core ideas. Charles Ray For the past three years, he has worked closely with Ray Malone, Vice President of Operations. Retaining key executives by using a parachute payment agreement
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