Meaning of the word "show someone in a bad light" in English

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show someone in a bad light

US /ʃoʊ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ɪn ə bæd laɪt/
UK /ʃoʊ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ɪn ə bæd laɪt/
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Idiom

1.

to make someone appear bad or guilty

Example:
The article tried to show him in a bad light, but he remained popular.
Don't let your mistakes show you in a bad light to your boss.
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