in the light of

Meaning

1. Oxford71% of films

   after considering sth

   in the light of so many U.S. refugees who are fleeing south ...

   In the light of these facts, our course is clear.

2. Editorial29% of films

   Openly and in public, in daylight rather than in secret (especially in the light of day).

In the movies · 2

• And in light of that, they're opting not to press charges or involve the police.Bad Education2019
• in the light of so many U.S. refugees who are fleeing south ...The Day After Tomorrow2004
• In the light of these facts, our course is clear.The Elephant Man1980
• in the light of your continuing associationsOppenheimer2023
• Light, light, light, light, light.The Mist2007
• Single question: can we continue taking your support in the light of recent events?Pride2014
• in the light of your continuing associations and disregard for the security apparatus of this country,Oppenheimer2023
• Edmond, light. Light. Quick. Light.The Count of Monte Cristo2002

Learn it in full scenes

• Bad Education2019
  • Frank Reassures an Angry Parent
  • Rachel Interviews School Officials
  • Bob Spicer Gives the School a Gift
• Oppenheimer2023
  • Bohr Sends Oppenheimer to Göttingen
  • Strauss Offers Oppenheimer a Job
  • Rabi Meets Oppenheimer on a Train
• The Mist2007
  • The Mist Reaches the Store
  • David Argues With His Neighbor
  • David Argues the Mist Is Real

From the same entry

• according to lights
• be out like a light
• be in light
• bring to light
• cast light on
• come to light
• in a good, bad, favourable, light
• the lights are on but nobody's home
• light at the end of the tunnel
• light dawned
• the light of life
• run a light

More idioms

• kick ass
• know a thing or two
• make the first move
• make your skin crawl
• not take no for an answer
• pull the plug on
• put to the test
• put two and two together
• put your best foot forward
• same to you
• sign on the dotted line
• smile from ear to ear