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bask in the sun
[ bask in thuh suhn ]
idiom
- to lie or sit in the pleasant warmth of the sun:
On the first hot day, everybody headed for the beach to bask in the sun.
Being cold-blooded, reptiles get their heat from the external environment, which is why you often see them basking in the sun.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bask in the sun1
First recorded in 1610–20
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