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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Her intentions with the book were to shed light on who her first husband was outside of his drug addiction and to help others experiencing a similar heartbreaking loss, according to a 1990 Houston Chronicle article.
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Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2024
As the group transports through time and space, the gang stumbles upon fascinating worlds of the distant past while seeking out treasure, depending on Kevin to shed light on each situation.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 July 2024
This will shed light on what your tendencies may be and how this might impact your dating experiences.
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
That could, in turn, shed light on how the Virginia climate has changed since.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 June 2024
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Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2024
As the group transports through time and space, the gang stumbles upon fascinating worlds of the distant past while seeking out treasure, depending on Kevin to shed light on each situation.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 July 2024
This will shed light on what your tendencies may be and how this might impact your dating experiences.
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
That could, in turn, shed light on how the Virginia climate has changed since.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 June 2024
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