New evidence helps shed light upon the mystery.
shed light upon
idiomIlluminate to the understanding; make intelligible; clarify or explain (something unknown).
The witness provided details that helped the police shed light upon what happened that night.
The historian discovered ancient documents that shed light upon the forgotten traditions of the civilization, finally clarifying the origins of their complex social structure.
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
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come to light
To become known; to be revealed.
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false light
A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.
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give a light
To care.
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green light
Approval, or permission to proceed.
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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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hold a light
Synonym of hold a candle.