Learn idioms and phrases about shiny stars with their meaning and examples.

(one's) star is rising

Meaning: To become very successful in something

Example: He has stepped forward and shown that his star is rising fast.

stars in one's eye

Meaning: To believe everything is possible eve if it's not true

Example: Many people come to Mumbai city with stars in their eyes.

thank your lucky stars

Meaning: To show appreciation or be very grateful

Example: I thank my lucky stars that the storm did not hit our city.

aim (or shoot) for the stars

Meaning: To set very high goals

Example: He is aiming for the stars and wants to become celebrity.

the stars have aligned

Meaning: To have good luck or things are perfect to do something

Example: All the stars had aligned for him to finally get married.

written in the stars

Meaning: It's someone's destiny and it was meant to be

Example: Their marriage was written in the stars, that's why they fell in love.

to see stars

Meaning: To see flashing lights because of hit on the head

Example: I will hit you hard enough that you start seeing stars.

star-crossed lover

Meaning: a couple in love unable to be together because of circumstances

Example: It was a tragedy that within 24 hours star crossed lovers died.

make (one) see stars

Meaning: To strike someone in the head

Example: If ever abuse me again, I'll make you see stars.

bless your lucky star

Meaning: To express gratitude for something

Example: I bless my lucky stars every day that I have a wife like her.