shine a light on

== English == === Alternative forms === shine light on === Verb === shine a light on (third-person singular simple present shines a light on, present participle shining a light on, simple past and past participle shined a light on or shone a light on) (figurative) To make clear; to shed light on; to throw light on. ==== Usage notes ==== The form "shine a light on" is more common than "shine light on". === References ===