see in a new light



see someone or something in a new light

Fig. to understand someone or something in a different way [than before]. After we had a little discussion, I began to see Fred in a new light. I can now see the problem in a new light.
See also: light, new, see

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Isabelleee-za-BEL (French), IZ-ə-bel (English), ee-sah-BEL-lə (Dutch)French, English, German, Dutch
PanchoPAHN-choSpanish
Dakarai-Southern African, Shona
Nedyalko-Bulgarian
Mcconnell[mə'lɔnl]
Bird[bə:d]