In light of what you have told us, I think we must abandon the project.
•In light of the clerk's rudeness, we didn't return to that shop.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
in the light of something — in the light of (something) British & Australian, American & Australian if something is done or happens in the light of facts, it is done or happens because of those facts. In the light of new evidence he has been allowed to appeal against his… … New idioms dictionary
in (the) light of (something) — for the reason given. In light of how much our own costs have gone up, we have to raise prices to our customers. Related vocabulary: in view of something … New idioms dictionary
in (the) light of something — phrase because of a particular fact In light of your good record, we’ve decided to overlook this offence. Thesaurus: because and because ofsynonym Main entry: light … Useful english dictionary
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in the light of — (something) British & Australian, American & Australian if something is done or happens in the light of facts, it is done or happens because of those facts. In the light of new evidence he has been allowed to appeal against his prison sentence.… … New idioms dictionary
