Example: In light of the rain, we will stay inside today.
Definition
"In light of" is a phrase used to indicate consideration or awareness of a particular fact, event, or situation when making a decision or judgment. For example, "In light of the rain, we will stay inside today" means the rain is influencing the decision to stay indoors.
Translations
a la luz de
in het licht van
a la llum de
à la lumière de
angesichts
Etymology
The phrase "in light of" originates from the metaphorical use of the word 'light' to signify understanding or clarity. It evolved to mean 'considering' or 'because of' something, as if shedding light on a matter to guide decisions. Did you know that using 'light' to mean 'understanding' dates back to Old English?
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"In light of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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