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Definition

Given, considering.

Because of, as a result of.

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Origins

Probably from in the light of.

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In Context

  • "The United Nations then became the one great attempt to establish a formal institution to unify the world, especially in light of the darkness that preceded it."
  • "In light of such conceptualisations of the power of linguistic landscapes, we set out to examine the connection between the visual landscape and the spoken landscape in our institution[.]"
  • "The star, 55, who has stepped away from her singing career in light of her health woes, was visibly emotional as she walked onstage with the support of eldest son […]"
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See Also

  • bearing in mind
  • in lieu of
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Related Idioms

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in the wake of

Following.

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in the red

Having net losses; in debt.

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in the buff

Nude.

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in the nick of time

At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

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in Dutch

In trouble or in disfavor.

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in two shakes of a lamb's tail

Synonym of in two shakes.
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