nisus, . "to have your day in the sun"

nisus

 noun

ni·​sus | \ˈnī-səs  \

plural nisus\ ˈnī-​səs ,  -​ˌsüs \

Definition of nisus 

: a mental or physical effort to attain an end : a perfective urge or endeavor

First Known Use of nisus

1699, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nisus

Latin, from niti to lean, rely, strive; akin to Latin nictare to wink — more at CONNIVE

~a positive or creative nisus, it affects us as an exploratory effort towards the definition of a norm

Wallpaper is having its day in the sun, but how did it ever get to this point? (via BBC Culture)

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The surprising story of wallpaper

. "to have your day in the sun" tohave a period of time when a person or thing receives deserved attention, praise, accolades or success.