Accent: Australia
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...to look back at it...
The phrasal verb to look back is used when we reflect on or analyse something from our past. Often, we are doing this because we now see something differently or have a better understanding of it, thanks to our greater experience.
This phrasal verb is usually used as a participle (looking back), to introduce our present views on the past.
e.g. Looking back, I probably shouldn't have quit my job until I had a new one lined up.
...to deal with the spotlight...
The word spotlight is used to talk about being the centre of attention or focus. This comes from the theatre - think of the single bright light used to focus on the most important performer on stage.
e.g. He has found himself back in the media spotlight after his recent erratic behavior.
We can use this as a verb, to mean 'to highlight or draw attention to something'.
e.g. There are several issues I'd like to spotlight before we discuss anything else.
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