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

Newly leaked documents detailing a slew of secret programs conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement shed light on the scale of its operations and how it gathers intelligence on immigrants and citizens.

From Salon

A screen of small-cap stocks sheds light on companies expected to grow their businesses very rapidly.

From MarketWatch

Their adaptations to a landscape at the edge of what is possible for their species can help shed light on human evolution and the early hominins living in similar climates millions of years ago, according to Pruetz.

From Barron's

Westport, Conn.-based stylist Lucia Gulbransen, who scours stores and the internet for new items for clients, noticed the flagship Saks location on Fifth Avenue was light on coats and party dresses during the recent holiday season compared with other retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The discovery sheds new light on how insulin-producing cells can fail early in life.

From Science Daily

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