cast/shed/throw light on
idiom
: to help to explain (something) : to make it possible to understand or know more about (something)
She is developing new theories that might shed some light on these unusual phenomena.
I hope my explanation throws light on their behavior.
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The finding is believed to shed light on the way young humans learn from those close to them.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
Mom wants to shed light on partner violence, guns
Intimate partner or dating violence is a pervasive issue in the U.S., affecting more than 12 million people every year.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2025
Racing Bulls Formula One driver Liam Lawson has shed light on his demotion from Red Bull after the first two races of the 2025 season, exposing how an experimental setup on his RB21 F1 car was allegedly used against him.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Disney doesn’t report viewership on its titles consistently enough to make a direct comparison here, though the company has shed light on streaming performance for a few other titles over the past several years.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
Mom wants to shed light on partner violence, guns
Intimate partner or dating violence is a pervasive issue in the U.S., affecting more than 12 million people every year.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2025
Racing Bulls Formula One driver Liam Lawson has shed light on his demotion from Red Bull after the first two races of the 2025 season, exposing how an experimental setup on his RB21 F1 car was allegedly used against him.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Disney doesn’t report viewership on its titles consistently enough to make a direct comparison here, though the company has shed light on streaming performance for a few other titles over the past several years.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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