shed light
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shed light(
shed
layt
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. arrojar luz
The torches shed light over the walls of the prison.Las antorchas arrojan luz sobre las paredes de la prisión.
2. (figurative) (to clarify; used with "on")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. esclarecer
There are many witnesses that can shed light on the events of that night.Hay muchos testigos que pueden esclarecer lo que pasó esa noche.
b. echar luz (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
The mayor has to shed light on the corruption scandal that involves the city councilors.El alcalde tiene que echar luz sobre el escándalo de corrupción que involucra a los concejales.
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