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.

Examples of a window into/on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The experience of Mauritania’s herders-turned-fishermen offers a window into what this transition could be like. —

Jack Thompson, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2024 Bloomsbury’s latest acquisition—the £65 million ($82.5 million) purchase of American academic publisher Rowman & Littlefield, announced Wednesday—provides a window into why the company has succeeded. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024 Leo July 23 – August 22 Peers may appreciate a window into your current feelings. —

Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2024 The investment in channel distribution has offered the company a window into entertainment industry economics at a moment of transition that stands to benefit Samsung. —

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for a window into/on

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