the place to be

idiom

: a place where many people go and where exciting things happen
This bar is the place to be on Saturday nights.

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But if sand and boating are your main objectives, Hailstone is the place to be. Maya Silver, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025 Norway In Norway, Disney+ is the place to be for the 2025 Oscars, with coverage starting early, just after midnight on Sunday. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 In warmer months, the leafy patio is the place to be, buzzing with locals and visitors who know this is where Polish flavors get a bold, contemporary twist. Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 For social events, the upper bridge is the place to be and, for me, the highlight of the boat. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the place to be

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“The place to be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20place%20to%20be. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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