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.
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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
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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
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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 29 May. 2024.
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