a window into/on

idiom

: something that makes it possible to see or understand something clearly

This knowledge opens a window into your opponent's mind.

The book gives the reader a window on war.

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Vivid scenes of Ancient Egyptian life A tomb more than 4,300 years old revealed a window into the era’s daily life when archaeologists found a series of colorful paintings inside. —

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 However, the great tit is the species that has busted open a window into understanding animal social learning for scientists. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024 The analysis is a window into what’s been popular in a major corner of the X app during the final four months of the presidential election campaign. —

Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024 Optimus could be concrete evidence that this shift is happening and could be a window into the company's future. —

Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a window into/on

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