strike a light
To create a flame (using a match, flint, etc.).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I need to strike a light to start the campfire.”
“It was too dark to see the path, so he stopped to strike a light with his matchbox.”
“As the storm intensified, she struggled to strike a light against the damp flint to illuminate the cabin.”
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026