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What does "light" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with light, also see begin to see daylight (see the light of day); bring to light; come to light; go light on; green light; heavy (light) heart; hide one's light; in a good (bad) light; in the cold light of day; in the light of; lace (light) into; leading light; make light of; many hands make light work; once over lightly; out cold (like a light); see the light; shed light on; sweetness and light; travel light; trip the light fantastic.

See light in WNW Idioms

according to one's lights

as one's opinions, information, or standards may direct

in the light of

with knowledge of; considering

light up

to make or become light
to make or become bright, cheerful, etc.
Informal to begin smoking (a cigar, etc.)

see the light (of day)

to come into existence
to come to public view
â to understand

stand in one's own light

to harm one's reputation by acting unwisely

strike a light

to make a flame, as with a match

light in the head

dizzy; giddy
simple; foolish

light into

â Informal

to attack
to scold; berate

light out

Informal to depart suddenly

make light of

to treat as trifling or unimportant; pay little or no attention to

See light in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

in (the) light of

In consideration of; in relationship to.

light a fire under

To urge or move to action.

light at the end of the tunnel

The prospect of success, relief, or escape after strenuous effort.

go light on

To treat casually or gingerly.

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