If someone talks about thebright lights, they are referring to life in a big city where you can do a lot of enjoyable and exciting things and be successful.
The bright lights of Hollywood beckon many. [+ of]
bright lights in British English
plural noun
the bright lights
Examples of 'bright lights' in a sentence
bright lights
I wanted Loustau back in Paris and under the bright lights.
Brierley, David SNOWLINE (2002)
In the bright lights of the Novotel car park I saw the sweat start out on his forehead.
Robert Wilson BLOOD IS DIRT (2002)
It was already dark when Stephen tumbled out into the bustle and bright lights of the street.