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false light

idiom

A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.


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  1. 01

    amber light

    Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.

  2. 02

    bring to light

    To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.

  3. 03

    come to light

    To become known; to be revealed.

  4. 04

    give a light

    To care.

  5. 05

    green light

    Approval, or permission to proceed.

  6. 06

    hide one's light under a bushel

    To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.

  7. 07

    hold a light

    Synonym of hold a candle.

  8. 08

    leading light

    An acclaimed expert, one of the foremost experts, a luminary.

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