(one's) moment in the sun noun phrase informal
A short period of time during which one is or has been highly successful, popular, famous, etc., especially when set against an otherwise moderate or unremarkable life.
Michael has been extremely happy to have his moment in the sun when one of his video has now gone viral with millions of views.
After playing sparingly in 2008, he got his moment in the sun during the 2018 season.
I has never felt better because I finally got my moment in the sun since the beginning of his career as an actor.
a long time ago
To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.
To remain influential in a particular situation or a particular group of people for a long time
Time is running out.
This expression means something will occur in the near future.
Manage to earn enough money to buy food and other essential things
She works two jobs at the same time in order to keep the wolf from the door.