idioms involving “light”

Light up

To brighten, become happy

“If you want to see Ikeda-san light up, start asking her about her grandchildren.”

Shed light on

Explain

“Can you shed any light on these budget numbers?”

Light a fire under

Push someone to do something

“Someone is going to have to light a fire under Ando-san or we won’t make the deadline.”

See the light

To understand, to be convinced

“Every salesperson on the team knew that the line of vitamins would fail, but it took management three months to see the light.”

Green light

Approval

“Sakamoto-san will finalize the magazine cover design as soon as management gives her the green light.”