Id | ESLPod_0813_WE_1301 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 813 |
Episode Title | Doing Basic Exercises |
Phrase | to see the light |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to see the light" means to suddenly understand that another way is better and begin to do something that way: "After reading articles about modern farming practices, Lyle finally saw the light and became a vegetarian." The phrase "to come to light" means for something to become known after it had been hidden: "The truth came to light years after the trial, when the man had already spent more than half his life in jail." The phrase "to shed/throw light on (something)" means to provide information about something: "Who can shed light on why the company was hiding these receipts?" Finally, the phrase "in light of (something)" means considering something as a factor: "In light of recent developments, we have decided to suspend the project." |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Health + Medicine |
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