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false light

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

The news report put the politician in a false light.

CONTEXTUAL

The edited video interview put the candidate in a false light, making his honest comments seem rude.

COMPLEX

By selectively quoting only his most controversial statements, the article cast his entire career in a false light, ignoring his years of dedicated public service.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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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