light on

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]

Example Sentences

There’s tons and tons of fun, but just being able to voice like that, “Light is out. It really means a lot to me. Could we turn the light on? ”

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The Alpine rescue service said that due to fog and low visibility, helicopters could not take off at first light on Sunday.

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“We’re a people first company and I think the way we shine a light on people and communities in these stores is going to be really important,” said Jacobson, who grew up in Manhattan Beach.

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Great writing, even when an author sets a story in early 20th century Maine or during ancient uprisings, often sheds light on our own era.

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It repeats, without shedding new light, on the ways Kissinger has long been celebrated and castigated.

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