hold a mirror to something
成語所屬單字mirror
hold a mirror to something — 慣用語
1. to show or reveal the true nature of something, often something unpleasant, by r
1.慣用語
釋義
真實反映某事物；如鏡子般呈現某事物的本質
to show or reveal the true nature of something, often something unpleasant, by reflecting it accurately
例句
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.