metaphorical meanings of light

Very enthusiastic, highly positive praise.

glowing review

To be very good at something; to excel.

to shine at something

To suddenly remember many moments of your life, usually during a frightening experience.

life flashes (before your eyes)

A situation or emotion suddenly becomes worse or more intense (e.g., anger, conflict, pain).

something has flared up

Very quickly; in an instant.

twinkle of an eye

A small sign of a feeling or quality beginning to show (e.g., “a gleam of excitement”).

the gleam of something

To be extremely impressed or amazed by something or someone.

to be dazzled

A very small, brief feeling or emotion

a flicker of something

To seem dull, unexciting, or lacking energy.

to lack sparkle

A small or faint chance that something positive might happen.

glimmer of hope