English Expressions: Shed light on something. Are you going around in circles in a meeting or with your family on a whatsapp group because the person who has all the answers in not responding or is going to arrive late? Stop the needless conversation and simply say, let’s wait for Susan to arrive so she can shed some light on this situation (because we are currently in the dark!).
SHED LIGHT ON THE SITUATION
- to clarify a situation by providing more information or explanation.
- We have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow so hopefully she will shed some light on the treatment plan he will have to follow.
- Now that Jim has shed some light on the situation, let’s start planning the event.
- like most good expressions, changing your tone of voice can show if you are upset with someone and expecting an explanation for their actions.
- Your teacher said that you didn’t go to school today. Do you want to maybe shed some light as to why you didn’t go?
- Would you like to shed some light on the fact that you didn’t turn in the report on time?
THROW/CAST LIGHT ON THE SITUATION
- Both cast and throw can be used in this expression in place of shed.
- They both have the same meaning and there is no difference.
- Thank you for casting some light on the matter. Now I understand.
- The boss just threw some light on the reason for the change, however, I still don’t agree.
English Expressions
Now that you have seen English Expressions: Shed light on something, take a look at our other Expression Session Posts:
Expression Session: Call it a day
Expression Session: Tie up loose ends
