shine a light on

Definitions

1. 1

   To make clear

   To make clear; to shed light on; to throw light on.

   • It’s cool to shine a light on something you’ve experienced for years. I did six pilots prior to getting this show, and with all six I experienced at least one or two of the types of network executives we have on “Episodes.”
   • I’ll take a university student, undergraduate or graduate, with me on a reporting trip to Africa next summer. Together we’ll shine a light on neglected issues.
   • "It's great to shine a light on the subject and I really wish it would cause a huge resurgence," says Usher. "But you can't really fight the advance of technology and I'm as bad as the next person.

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