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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Recent Examples on the Web The move could shed light on how prosecutors and judges will deal with charges filed against hundreds of Capitol riot defendants − and against former President Donald Trump. —

Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024 Scour the internet for documentaries that shed light on your situation, but be cautious of scams. —

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024 Insights beyond the mammary gland Studying the mammary gland’s unique properties can also shed light on other areas of biology and medicine. —

Gat Rauner, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024 And new revelations about an iconic Neolithic monument may shed light on the people who built it. —

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cast/shed/throw light on

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