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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Ralph Lauren: 50 Years Just like his clothing and his retail stores, any Ralph Lauren book is a window into a lifestyle, giving us the permission to dream.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Still’s playmaking is a window into what is happening right now with the Chargers amid this organizational turnaround.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
His remarks at AutismOne give a window into the departments Kennedy may target, including those that review vaccine data and safety and make recommendations about vaccine schedules for children.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Unveiling an anonymous historical figure The Sverris saga is a window into the ambitious rise of King Sverre, who lived from 1152 to 1202 and reigned over Norway during the second half of the 12th century.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
Still’s playmaking is a window into what is happening right now with the Chargers amid this organizational turnaround.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
His remarks at AutismOne give a window into the departments Kennedy may target, including those that review vaccine data and safety and make recommendations about vaccine schedules for children.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Unveiling an anonymous historical figure The Sverris saga is a window into the ambitious rise of King Sverre, who lived from 1152 to 1202 and reigned over Norway during the second half of the 12th century.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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“A window into/on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20window%20into%2Fon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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