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 discoveries shed light on draconian punishments doled out thousands of years ago, according to a study published on March 16 in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024
Scientists say these findings could shed light on modern threats to baobabs.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2024
As the group transports through time and space, the gang stumbles upon fascinating worlds of the distant past while seeking out treasure, depending on Kevin to shed light on each situation.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 20 May 2024
Congress and the public should get to hear the recording, which would shed light on the president’s fitness in a way the transcript does not.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2024
Fresh in the mind of Winehouse fans was Asif Kapadia’s 2015 documentary, Amy, which shed light on her on-and-off romantic relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, who introduced the young singer to hard drugs, and her father, who has disputed the film’s depiction of him as greedy and uncaring.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 17 May 2024
Over the last couple of months, multiple reports about Megalopolis — including from THR — have shed light on the project that Coppola has been discussing for decades.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Here are five striking statistics that shed light on America’s broken child care system.
—Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
And though this is the crux of what Regarding Her sets out to do, Milliken also makes a point to shed light on the unsustainable financial model of restaurants.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024
Scientists say these findings could shed light on modern threats to baobabs.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2024
As the group transports through time and space, the gang stumbles upon fascinating worlds of the distant past while seeking out treasure, depending on Kevin to shed light on each situation.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 20 May 2024
Congress and the public should get to hear the recording, which would shed light on the president’s fitness in a way the transcript does not.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2024
Fresh in the mind of Winehouse fans was Asif Kapadia’s 2015 documentary, Amy, which shed light on her on-and-off romantic relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, who introduced the young singer to hard drugs, and her father, who has disputed the film’s depiction of him as greedy and uncaring.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 17 May 2024
Over the last couple of months, multiple reports about Megalopolis — including from THR — have shed light on the project that Coppola has been discussing for decades.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Here are five striking statistics that shed light on America’s broken child care system.
—Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
And though this is the crux of what Regarding Her sets out to do, Milliken also makes a point to shed light on the unsustainable financial model of restaurants.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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