shed light on

Idioms  

1. Also, throw light on. Clarify or explain, as in I was hoping the professor would shed light on how he arrived at his theory, or Can anyone throw some light on where these plants came from? Originally, from about 1200, these expressions were used literally, in the sense of “illuminate,” but they soon were used figuratively as well.

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shed light on

It could also shed light on what happens when different brain regions fail to arrive at the same conclusion.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

However, like many legacy cases, there will be people who can still shed light on Rory O'Kelly's murder.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Recall announcements that MarketWatch reviewed shed light on which national brands may have made private-label products.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Here are three numbers from newly released August trade data that shed light on a phenomenon that is fueling friction with trading partners over China’s growing trade imbalances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

The sun rose and shed light on what Roscuro and Miggery Sow had done.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo

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