glimpse vs light upon

glimpse

verb
  • To see or view briefly or incompletely. 

  • To appear by glimpses. 

noun
  • A brief look, glance, or peek. 

  • A sudden flash. 

  • A faint idea; an inkling. 

light upon

verb
  • To find or think of something unexpectedly. 

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