shed

shed/throw light on something

to help people understand a situation. Thank you for shedding some light on what is really a very complicated subject.

See also: light, throw

shed/weep crocodile tears

to show sadness that is not sincere. Political leaders shed crocodile tears while allowing the war to continue.

See also: tear

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shed light on something

to make something clearer. Experts hope the plane's flight recorders will shed light on the cause of the crash. The latest study could throw light on why older people are the only ones affected.

put a spotlight on someone/something

See also: light