shed light on

shed light on(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. arrojar luz sobre
The exposé sheds light on the corruption in the judicial system.Las revelaciones periodísticas arrojan luz sobre la corrupción en el sistema judicial.
b. echar luz sobre
This new documentary seeks to shed light on the plight of Bolivian farmers.Este nuevo documental quiere echar luz sobre la crisis de los granjeros bolivianos.
c. esclarecer
Josefina was in the room during the conversation. Maybe she can shed light on the issue.Josefina estaba en la sala durante la discusión. Quizás ella pueda esclarecer el asunto.
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