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leading light

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    amber light

    Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.

  2. 02

    blind leading the blind

    A situation in which an unqualified person is attempting to guide, advise, or train others.

  3. 03

    bring to light

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

  4. 04

    come to light

    To become known; to be revealed.

  5. 05

    false light

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

  6. 06

    give a light

    To care.

  7. 07

    green light

    Approval, or permission to proceed.

  8. 08

    hide one's light under a bushel

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

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