Grammar fix
bright future
good future
A situation where someone is likely to have success, happiness, or good opportunities ahead.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
With her talent and hard work, she has a bright future ahead of her.
If children receive a good education, they are more likely to have a bright future.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She has a bright future in front of her.
Say: She has a bright future ahead of her.
It's 'ahead of', not 'in front of', for the future.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Auspicious and promising' doubles up; 'a bright future' is the natural phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a bright future
- ahead
- have
- promising
- for