In light of

Meaning

The idiom "in light of" is used to introduce a conclusion or an action that follows from a previous statement. It means "considering the circumstances or new information."

Usage

• In light of the new evidence, we need to reevaluate our strategy.
• After the interview, I realized my preparation wasn't enough and I need to work harder.
• In light of the global pandemic, many businesses have been forced to close down temporarily.
• The company's profits have increased significantly in light of the new product launch.
• In light of the ethical concerns raised by the study, we need to conduct further research before making any conclusions.

Roots and History

The idiom "in light of" has been used since at least the 16th century in English literature. It comes from the phrase "in the light of," which means "under the light of." The original meaning was "since it is daylight," but over time, it evolved to mean "considering something or someone."

Synonyms in English

• In that case/resulting from that/as a consequence of that.
• Taking into account/considering the fact that/having regard to.
• Given/in view of/provided that.
• Despite/in spite of/notwithstanding/even though.
• On account of/owing to/due to.

Synonyms in other languages

• En conséquence de (French) - meaning "as a result of."
• En vista de (Spanish) - meaning "taking into account."
• Aufgrund von (German) - meaning "due to."
• A causa di (Italian) - meaning "because of."
• תַקְרֵים (Hebrew) - meaning "in light of" or "considering."

Similar Idioms

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