get/catch some sun

idiom

: to spend time in the sunlight
We went to the beach to get/catch some sun.

Examples of get/catch some sun in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The kids clubs have dedicated counselors who ensure children are always having fun, and parents can slip away to an adults-only bar for a cocktail or the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat to catch some sun. Megan Dubois, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 Outdoor setups typically need at least a cubic yard of space, and Steil says its best for the compost area to get some sun and some shade to keep the pile moist but not too cool or wet. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 The three-deck Chill Island, meanwhile, is home to four of Icon’s seven pools along with ample loungers to catch some sun (or chill in the shade). Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024 Enjoy the salt water gunite pool, catch some sun poolside, or relax in the large cabana perfect for barbecues and al fresco dining. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 18 July 2023 Jags also encourages her pet parents to go out and get some sun. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023 As police swarmed around his slain relatives’ home, Ernesto Parraz, who is being treated for cancer, sat on a folding chair in front of his own house, trying to catch some sun after days of shocking grief and rain. Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2023 Trying to catch some sun on the other side of a Summer Friday? Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 July 2021 The demi-scoop neckline of this suit provides a moderate level of coverage while still allowing your skin to get some sun, and the straps are even adjustable for a customizable styling experience. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2023

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“Get/catch some sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%2Fcatch%20some%20sun. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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