Shine (one) on In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shine (one) on", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zelda Thuong calendar 2022-03-29 06:03

Meaning of Shine (one) on

Shine (one) on verb phrase

To deceive someone or not tell someone the truth so as to avoid responsibility for something

You're clear that our boss really hates ones who shine him on.

I would never forgive if you shone me on.

Don't shine me on! I wasn't born yesterday.

I know you are shining on me. Kate told me everything.

To insult or provoke someone

He would not have beaten you if you hadn’t shine him on.

Don't shine me on. I know you're trying to provoke me into a fight.

Other phrases about:

like waving a red flag in front of a bull

To provoke the anger of someone 

twist the lion's tail

To provoke a person, group, nation, ect.

trail (one's) coat

If you trail your coat, you invite or incite a quarrel or an argument by acting in a provocative way.

fighting talk

To say that you're ready to fight for something.

pee in (someone's) Cheerios

To provoke someone to anger or make someone upset, irritated or disappointed

Grammar and Usage of Shine (one) on

Verb Forms

  • shines (one) on
  • shone (one) on
  • (to be) shining (one) on

The verb "shine" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Shine (one) on

This phrase is believed to be from a racist origin which was indicated the Black in the US (the word "shine").

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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