made in the shade
In a condition characterized by comfort, success, easy living, or general well-being.
Republicans should not "believe these stories that we're taking it easy—that we've got it made in the shade."
ADJ
cool | deep | welcome | dappled
leafy
We sat reading under the leafy shade while the summer sun beat down on the garden.
QUANT
patch
The children found a patch of shade under the big tree during their lunch break.
VERB + SHADE
give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with)
PREP
in (the) ~
We sat in the shade under the big tree during our lunch break.
into the ~
We stepped into the shade under the big oak tree to cool off.
under the ~ of
The children played under the shade of a large oak tree during the hot afternoon.
~ for
The large umbrella provided shade for the children playing in the park.
~ from
We sat under the umbrella to get shade from the hot afternoon sun.
PHRASES
light and shade
ADJ
delicate, light, muted, pale, pastel, soft, subtle, translucent
The artist chose soft shades of blue and gray for the bedroom walls.
dark, deep, rich, strong
The walls were painted a rich shade of blue that made the room feel calm and peaceful.
bright, vivid | attractive, beautiful
startling, stunning
The sunset created stunning shades of purple and gold across the evening sky.
autumnal, natural, neutral, warm
The bedroom walls were painted in a warm shade of beige that made it feel cozy.
VERB + SHADE
be available in, come in
The new paint collection comes in over 50 different shades to match any room.
PREP
in a ~
The old photograph had faded in shades of brown and gray over the years.
~ for
I bought several different shades for my bedroom walls before deciding on pale blue.
~ of
The artist mixed several shades of blue to paint the ocean.
ADJ
political
People with different political shades gathered to discuss the new education policy.
PREP
~ of
The artist mixed several shades of blue to create the ocean scene.
PHRASES
shades of opinion
ADV
completely
lightly, partially
The partially shaded corner of our garden is perfect for growing ferns.
PREP
against
He held up his hand against the bright light coming through the window.
from
The large umbrella protected us from the shade while we waited outside the store.
with
The garden was shaded with large umbrellas during the hot summer afternoon.