Figurative meaning
considering or because of (new information or circumstances)
Why this phrase?
Example
“In the light of recent events, the meeting has been postponed.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
at the end of the day
CEFR B1ultimately; when everything is considered
brain power
CEFR B1intelligence or mental ability used to think and solve problems
on the other hand
CEFR B1used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative
overall picture
CEFR B1the complete view of a situation, including all the main parts
pros and cons
CEFR B1the advantages and disadvantages of something
slippery slope
CEFR B1a course of action that seems small or harmless but leads, step by step, to a serious or disastrous result
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.