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shed light on

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shed (some) light on something and throw (some) light on something
Fig. to reveal something about something; to clarify something. (Also with any.) This discussion has shed some light on the problem. Let's see if Ann can throw any light on this question.
See also: light, 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 bring to light, hide light under a bushel, see the light, trip the light fantastic
See also: light, shed

shed light on something also throw 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.
Related vocabulary: put a spotlight on somebody/something
See also: light, shed


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She was the smile that shed light on all round her.
but as the sun was rising from the fair sea {24} into the firmament of heaven to shed light on mortals and immortals, they reached Pylos the city of Neleus.
 
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