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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Although iterations of the phrase have become synonymous with the beauty brand, the complicated origin story of the iconic phrase was largely unknown until a 2024 short film shed light on the woman behind the words.
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Xian Horn, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Scientists hope that the fresh view of our satellite’s inner composition and structure may also shed light on the deep evolution of other rocky worlds such as Venus, Mars and even Earth.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2025
Shari, 21, who has been outspoken about her mother's abusive actions, continues to shed light on her traumatic upbringing and has announced a forthcoming memoir detailing her experiences.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The Maitland Police Department later released body camera footage, shared by local station WFAA-TV, that shed light on the moments leading up to the reality star's arrest.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Xian Horn, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Scientists hope that the fresh view of our satellite’s inner composition and structure may also shed light on the deep evolution of other rocky worlds such as Venus, Mars and even Earth.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2025
Shari, 21, who has been outspoken about her mother's abusive actions, continues to shed light on her traumatic upbringing and has announced a forthcoming memoir detailing her experiences.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The Maitland Police Department later released body camera footage, shared by local station WFAA-TV, that shed light on the moments leading up to the reality star's arrest.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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