cast/shed/throw light on
idiom
: to help to explain (something) : to make it possible to understand or know more about (something)
She is developing new theories that might shed some light on these unusual phenomena.
I hope my explanation throws light on their behavior.
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Shergill also shed light on Netflix’s Indian slate.
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Although infertility affects both men and women equally, Watershed hopes to shed light on the struggles that come with infertility, especially with male-factor infertility, which isn’t talked about as often.
—Amirah Razman, Twin Cities, 18 Nov. 2024
The American Humane Hero Dog Awards announced the standouts to shed light on their remarkable efforts in a variety of areas.
—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
Through the new menu, Watson hopes to shed light on the history of the bar and drinking cultures in Manila, stories that go further back than most people realize.
—Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Although infertility affects both men and women equally, Watershed hopes to shed light on the struggles that come with infertility, especially with male-factor infertility, which isn’t talked about as often.
—Amirah Razman, Twin Cities, 18 Nov. 2024
The American Humane Hero Dog Awards announced the standouts to shed light on their remarkable efforts in a variety of areas.
—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
Through the new menu, Watson hopes to shed light on the history of the bar and drinking cultures in Manila, stories that go further back than most people realize.
—Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Cast/shed/throw light on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%2Fshed%2Fthrow%20light%20on. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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