hold a mirror to something
idiomPart ofmirror
hold a mirror to something — idiom
1. to show or reveal the true nature of something, often something unpleasant, by r
1.idiom
Definition
to show or reveal the true nature of something, often something unpleasant, by reflecting it accurately
Example
The documentary holds a mirror to the harsh realities faced by migrant workers.
Good literature holds a mirror to society and forces readers to think.