a window into/on
idiom
: something that makes it possible to see or understand something clearly
This knowledge opens a window into your opponent's mind.
The book gives the reader a window on war.
Examples of a window into/on in a Sentence
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The investment in channel distribution has offered the company a window into entertainment industry economics at a moment of transition that stands to benefit Samsung.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 May 2024
The ruins of a centuries-old windmill were recently unearthed in England, providing a window into the everyday lives of medieval farmers.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
This incisive feature offers a window into the commodification of right-wing aggression, anti-wokeness, and Trumpism.
—Longreads, 10 May 2024
The Times did not speak to anyone who acknowledged taking part in the assault, but interviews, public records, videos and social media offer a window into the conditions that led up to it.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
The display, called Kristiansand Kunstsilo, features various Norwegian artists and is worth $46 million, but it’s not meant to be just a window into Tangen’s art interests.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 9 May 2024
But Steinglass countered that the case was in fact a conspiracy case, offering us a window into the prosecution’s strategy.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
Astrological signs are a window into the inner world and experiences of many individuals who choose to keep up with the mystical world.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2024
Never intended to be shared beyond J’s coterie of collaborators, these musical sketches offer a window into the creative processes of this remarkable and prolific artist.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 2 May 2024
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 May 2024
The ruins of a centuries-old windmill were recently unearthed in England, providing a window into the everyday lives of medieval farmers.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
This incisive feature offers a window into the commodification of right-wing aggression, anti-wokeness, and Trumpism.
—Longreads, 10 May 2024
The Times did not speak to anyone who acknowledged taking part in the assault, but interviews, public records, videos and social media offer a window into the conditions that led up to it.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
The display, called Kristiansand Kunstsilo, features various Norwegian artists and is worth $46 million, but it’s not meant to be just a window into Tangen’s art interests.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 9 May 2024
But Steinglass countered that the case was in fact a conspiracy case, offering us a window into the prosecution’s strategy.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
Astrological signs are a window into the inner world and experiences of many individuals who choose to keep up with the mystical world.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2024
Never intended to be shared beyond J’s coterie of collaborators, these musical sketches offer a window into the creative processes of this remarkable and prolific artist.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 2 May 2024
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“A window into/on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20window%20into%2Fon. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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