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to shed light on something
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to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "shed light on something" and when to use it?
The idiom "shed light on something" comes from the literal act of illuminating something to make it visible or clearer. Historically, before the advent of electric lighting, people used candles, lanterns, or other sources of light to see in the dark. This practical need to illuminate objects and surroundings naturally extended into metaphorical use. Thus, "shedding light" on a subject came to mean providing insight or clarity, helping to understand or reveal information that was previously obscure or hidden.
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The disclosed information shed light on the company's financial situation.
Through diligent research, the historian uncovered documents that shed light on an obscure event from the past, bringing new knowledge to light.
Scholars deciphered the hieroglyphs on a fragmented papyrus, shedding light on religious practices of the ancient Egyptians.
Archaeologists unearthed well-preserved reckoning boards at ancient sites, shedding light on mathematical practices of past civilizations.
The historian found substantial artifacts that shed light on ancient civilizations.
