light on

Idioms  

1. Also, light upon. Happen upon, come across, discover. For example, John was delighted to light on a new solution to the problem, or We were following the path when suddenly we lit upon a cave. [Second half of 1400s]

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Example Sentences

But when tragedy struck later in life, his family needed to rely on the kindness of his friends - and fans - for financial help, shedding light on the precarious financial situation of not just many actors, no matter how famous, but millions of everyday Americans struggling with medical bills.

From BBC

The discovery also sheds light on the cognitive abilities of early humans.

From Science Daily

Published in Nature Astronomy, the findings shed light on how carbon and complex organic molecules behave in some of the harshest environments in the Universe.

From Science Daily

The latest release of Epstein files shines new light on the disgraced financier’s former relationships with several Los Angeles power players, including a prominent film director, a celebrity chef and an NFL owner.

From Los Angeles Times

"It did good service, but I could only keep the light on the web while I remained in the sun," she said.

From Literature

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