light upon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[...] Yojo had told him two or three times over, and strongly insisted upon it everyway, that instead of our going together among the whaling-fleet in harbor, and in concert selecting our craft; instead of this, I say, Yojo earnestly enjoined that the selection of the ship should rest wholly with me
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “light upon” mean?
To find or think of something unexpectedly; to come upon something by accident.
Is “light upon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.