cast (some) light on (something)
cast (some) light on (something)
To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. We've hired a private investigator to help cast light on the clandestine dealings of the baron. These documents we've uncovered cast some light on how the late author's final book was meant to end.
See also: cast, light, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cast/shed/throw (new) ˈlight on something
make a problem, etc. easier to understand: This book sheds new light on the role of the CIA. ‘Can you throw any light on the matter?’See also: cast, light, on, shed, something, throw
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
cast
/shed/throw light on To provide information about or clarify (something).
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- cast
- cast/shed/throw light on something
- cast (some) light upon (something)
- shed (some) light on (something)
- shed light on
- shed (some) light upon (something)
- give (one) a/the feel of (something)
- be (one's) man/woman
- be somebody's man/woman
- plough (one's) own furrow