shine down on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: shine down upon
Meaning · English
To project benevolent or unfortunate qualities on (someone).
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Let's hope luck is shining down on me today!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shine down on” mean?
To project benevolent or unfortunate qualities on (someone).
Is “shine down on” formal or informal?
shine down on is generally informal.