# in the light of sth

idiom · CEFR C1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/in-the-light-of-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this when you change your opinion or decision because you have new information.

## Examples

- I changed my plans in light of the bad weather.
- In light of the new evidence, the company decided to cancel the project immediately.
- In light of the recent economic downturn, the board of directors chose to revise their long-term financial strategy to ensure the company's survival.

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