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Bathe in the sun vs Bathe under the sun

Both phrases are fine/correct, but convey slightly different meanings. 'Bathe in the sun' implies enjoying the warmth and light of the sun, while 'bathe under the sun' suggests being in the shade or shelter of the sun. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific context and intended meaning.
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Bathe in the sun

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the act of enjoying the warmth and light of the sun. It implies being directly exposed to the sun's rays.

Examples:

  • I love to bathe in the sun on the beach.
  • The cat likes to bathe in the sun on the windowsill.
  • She spent the afternoon bathing in the sun by the pool.
  • The flowers were happily bathing in the sun in the garden.
  • The lizard was seen bathing in the sun on the rock.
  • Oct 2, 2023 ... Left my uncooked lentils in a plastic container to bathe in the sun during the day and forgot to bring them in at night. Are they still good ...
  • Jul 19, 2022 ... 38 likes, 10 comments - condorink on July 19, 2022: "“You are the leaves that bathe in the sun… I am the root that prowls in the dark” ...
  • Nov 15, 2023 ... I give up my office chair so my void can bathe in the sun. It's the law, I thought...? Comment Image. Upvote 30. Downvote Reply reply
  • Sophie Dibben watches Alexander the Great meet Diogenes the Cynic. Today I will bathe in the sun and catch up on some sleep. Last night the dogs were barking, ...
  • Mar 7, 2013 ... I took it as a stronger person grows in the dark and a facade of happy ppl bathe in the sun ... lol now that I realize this is from show I feel I completely just ...
  • Jul 17, 2013 ... Who can bathe in the Sun longer? Superman or a Celestial? ... They have to out last the sun. The sun already spent 5 Billion of its years burning ...
  • Jun 13, 2018 ... A field full of lounge chairs and tables where you could just relax, eat, or bathe in the sun. The hidden stage really blew my mind. There ...
  • Scurrilous Deception Michael likes to bathe in the sun, Kerry rubs cream on his chest, Michael lays on a sunbed for fun, While Kerry says reading is best.

Alternatives:

  • soak up the sun
  • bask in the sun
  • enjoy the sun
  • sunbathe
  • relax in the sun

Bathe under the sun

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to describe being in the shade or shelter of the sun, rather than directly exposed to its rays.

Examples:

  • The picnic area had a nice spot to bathe under the sun without getting too hot.
  • The house was designed to allow residents to bathe under the sun in the courtyard.
  • She preferred to bathe under the sun of the pergola rather than in the open.
  • The plants thrived in the greenhouse, where they could bathe under the sun all day.
  • The awning provided a perfect place to bathe under the sun while staying cool.
  • Jan 14, 2023 ... I use Expert Fighter top dyed black/red looks on male SW on Tatooine. Just bathe under the sun, killing stuffs, get some nice tan at the end of ...
  • 160 Followers, 54 Following, 72 Posts - Jesus fernandez (@jettfbello) on Instagram: "Life is a storm. One minute you will bathe under the sun and the next ...
  • Jan 19, 2024 ... ... bathe under the sun for 15 mins. These were how they looked after I was done washing them for 5 mins! This was my first time trying ...
  • Mar 6, 2017 ... My favorite part is watching them dust-bathe under the sun. Talk about fancy footwork… To begin with, “Helen” was a petite, happy wonderer ...
  • Just the same way you would bathe in water or bathe under the sun, Forest Bathing is the practice of lying, or walking, amongst the trees to enjoy the ...
  • Oct 20, 2013 ... ... bathe under the sun on a free beach. Credits: sirio174. There was a wonderful sun and for this reason I chose to load a low sensitivity film ...
  • Mar 9, 2014 ... One minute you will bathe under the sun and the next you will be shattered upon the rocks. That's when you shout, “Do your worst, for I will ...
  • Life is a storm. One minute you will bathe under the sun and the next you will be shattered upon the rocks. That's when you shout, "Do your worst, for I will ...
  • Mar 19, 2020 ... Wow, another beautiful spot to just chill out, enjoy the water, and bathe under the sun rays! I'm so grateful that you share all of these ...

Alternatives:

  • enjoy the shade of the sun
  • stay sheltered from the sun
  • relax in the sun's shade
  • seek refuge from the sun
  • stay cool under the sun

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