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shed a tear
To cry or weep, especially from grief; to grieve or mourn in general. Everyone in the room was shedding tears by the end of the ceremony. Their relationship had soured so much over the years that John didn't shed a tear when he heard of his brother's death.
See also: shed, tear
throw (some) light on (something)
To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. We've hired a private investigator to help throw light on the clandestine dealings of the baron. These documents we've uncovered throw some light on how the late author's final book was meant to end.
See also: light, on, throw
cast (some) light on (something)
To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. We've hired a private investigator to help cast light on the clandestine dealings of the baron. These documents we've uncovered cast some light on how the late author's final book was meant to end.
See also: cast, light, on
shed (some) light upon (something)
To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. (A more formal version of "shed (some) light on something.") We've hired a private investigator to help shed light upon the clandestine dealings of the baron. These documents we've uncovered shed some light upon how the late author's final book was meant to end.
See also: light, shed, upon
throw (some) light upon (something)
To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. (A more formal version of "throw (some) light on something.") We've hired a private investigator to help throw light upon the clandestine dealings of the baron. These documents we've uncovered throw some light upon how the late author's final book was meant to end.
See also: light, throw, upon
shed (some) light on (something)
To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. We've hired a private investigator to help shed light on the clandestine dealings of the organization. These documents we've uncovered shed some light on how the late author's final book was meant to end.
See also: light, on, shed
shed crocodile tears
To display false, insincere, or hypocritical sadness or remorse. Derived from an ancient notion that a crocodile will weep to lure in its victims, or that it weeps as it eats them. Jessica shed crocodile tears over the expulsion of her rival, Jacob.
See also: crocodile, shed, tear
blood is shed
1. People are killed as a result of violence. It will be a tragedy if any blood is shed—if even one person is killed or injured.
2. Trouble or problems are caused. Everyone is complacent now, but if blood is shed and layoffs start happening, it will be another story.
See also: blood, shed
not the sharpest tool in the shed
Not intelligent; dim-witted or prone to stupidity. His new boyfriend isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's pretty good looking! I wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed in school, but I still managed to find a profession I loved.
See also: not, sharp, shed, tool
shed blood
1. To wound or kill someone violently, often by inflicting wounds in which blood literally spills out of the body. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shed" and "blood." The soldier was arrested and court-martialed for shedding blood in the village near the military encampment. I will not rest until I find who is responsible for shedding these people's blood.
2. To sustain serious (and perhaps fatal) injuries, often wounds in which blood literally spills out of the body. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shed" and "blood." I've never shed blood before, so it made my stomach turn to see it pouring out of me. These brave soldiers shed their blood to protect our freedom.
not shed a tear
To not cry or else demonstrate any emotional reaction to some sad event or situation. My father hasn't shed so much as a tear for as long as I can remember, but I saw his eyes well up when our dog Spot had to be put down. To be honest, I've always hated her guts. Now that she's gone, I'm not exactly shedding any tears.
See also: not, shed, tear
get shed of (someone or something)
To discard, eliminate, or become free from something or someone. We finally got shed of your younger brother. He's so annoying! Would you please get shed of that filthy couch already?
See also: get, of, shed
get shut of someone or something
and get shed of someone or something; get shet of someone or something
Rur. to get rid of someone or something. I can't wait to get shut of that old refrigerator. Tom followed me around for months, but I finally got shed of him.
See also: get, of, shut
Fig. not to show any emotion even when something is very sad. At his uncle's funeral, he didn't shed a tear. They never got along.
and cry crocodile tears
Fig. to shed false tears; to pretend that one is weeping. The child wasn't really hurt, but she shed crocodile tears anyway. He thought he could get his way if he cried crocodile tears.
shed (some) light on something
and throw (some) light on something
Fig. to reveal something about something; to clarify something. (Also with any.) This discussion has shed some light on the problem. Let's see if Ann can throw any light on this question.
Also, spill blood. Wound or kill someone, especially violently. For example, It was a bitter fight but fortunately no blood was shed, or A great deal of blood has been spilled in this family feud. Both of these terms allude to causing blood to flow and fall on the ground. The first dates from the 1200s. The variant amplifies the verb spill, which from about 1300 to 1600 by itself meant "slay" or "kill"; it was first recorded about 1125.
shed light on
Also, throw light on. Clarify or explain, as in I was hoping the professor would shed light on how he arrived at his theory, or Can anyone throw some light on where these plants came from? Originally, from about 1200, these expressions were used literally, in the sense of "illuminate," but they soon were used figuratively as well.
blood is spilled
1. If blood is shed or blood is spilled, people are killed in fighting. So much blood has been shed in this conflict. Angry words have passed between both sides, but so far no blood had been spilt.
2. If blood is shed or blood is spilled when change happens, suffering or trouble is caused. A good deal of political blood was spilled over the deficit reduction package.
If someone sheds crocodile tears, they pretend to sympathize with or feel sadness about someone or something that they do not really care about. Our own government sheds crocodile tears over the loss of life whilst doing absolutely nothing to stop it. Note: Verbs such as weep and cry are sometimes used instead of shed. MPs who weep crocodile tears over the plight of those who earn £10,000 a year insist that they cannot manage on ten times that amount. While her family and friends weep, the politicians cry crocodile tears. Note: The phrase crocodile tears is used in other expressions with this meaning. She regards Washington's expressions of concern now as no more than crocodile tears. Note: There was an ancient belief that crocodiles sighed and groaned to attract their prey, and wept while they were eating it.
shed light on something
If something sheds light on a situation, it makes it easier to understand. Is there anything that Moira said that might shed some light on what happened? Note: Cast or throw are sometimes used instead of shed. Perhaps the brothers could cast light on that mystery.
See also: light, on, shed, something
cast/shed/throw (new) ˈlight on something
make a problem, etc. easier to understand: This book sheds new light on the role of the CIA. ♢ 'Can you throw any light on the matter?'
See also: cast, light, on, shed, something, throw
1. To wound or kill in a violent manner.
2. To be wounded or killed: "For he today that sheds his blood with me / Shall be my brother" (Shakespeare).
shed (someone's) blood
To wound someone or take someone's life, especially with violence.
I discovered that if you follow subtle buck trails deep into the woods, you may find a shed along the way.
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In this fast, frenetic and technology-obsessed world, the drummer Joel hears is in his garden, and he explains: "I spend more time in my shed than in my house.
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Heaven is a place where we can, once and for all, shed our fears, our shames, our vanity and our pride-all that we should not be.
Summer is the best time to change your old garden shed for a new one.
Shed some light; Expert tips for buying the perfect hut to suit your needs
His shed is the centre of operations for Team UnLimbited, where he has developed and built a 3D printing operation to make prosthetic limbs.
swansea shed's a real inspiration
A NUMBER of sheds have been broken into in Northumberland, prompting police to warn the wider public.
Police issue warning after shed break-ins
The shortlisted sheds will feature on hit TV series 'Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year', produced by Plum Pictures, airing on Channel 4 this summer.
Duo battle it out for Shed of the Year
And following a record-breaking 2,825 entrants into the competition this year, the shortlist of 32 sheds includes the rotating shed which is in Denbighshire and Dylan ting shed in shire.
Vote for your super shed
You may be able to pay extra for the manufacturer to erect the shed when it's delivered, but the base will already need to be in place.
Shed your inhibitions; The humble garden shed can be so much more than storage - it can be an extension of your home's living space, says, Julia Gray
Competition sponsor Cuprinol has teamed up with alternative accommodation site, Airbnb, which offers stays that are simply shed heaven.
where to go to shed all your cares! As the search for the UK's best outhouse begins, competition organisers offer the chance to get away from it all in a not-so-humble wooden hut..
If a cat living in the North undergoes a major shed in the summer or the dead of winter, he has a problem, Dr.
When there's hair, hair everywhere: shedding is usually seasonal, but factors such as diet, genetics and even temperament can all trigger it
AS you can see, a lot of fort has gone into this shed.
AN ENGLISHMAN'S* SHED IS HIS CASTLE; Garden huts are too cool for tools
Neighbourhood Inspector Tony Carty, of Southwick Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "The value of items people keep inside their shed quickly adds up and it might come to more than they realise.
Families warned to lock sheds
Adam had found Giant 8's shed very near the food plot we thought he was using.
The second season-hunting shed antlers
Traditionally, the garden shed has been a modest structure--usually an eyesore--situated at the back of the garden and hidden from view.
Garden retreats: not just utilitarian, these outbuildings are constructed with style
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