A Glimpse of Ancestry vs A Glimpse on Ancestry

Both phrases are commonly used, but 'a glimpse of ancestry' is more widely accepted and idiomatic. 'A glimpse on ancestry' is less common and may sound slightly awkward to some native speakers.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 533 views

A Glimpse of Ancestry

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a brief or partial view or understanding of one's ancestry.

Examples:

She caught a glimpse of her ancestry through old family photos.
The documentary provided a glimpse of his ancestry tracing back to Europe.
I only have a glimpse of my ancestry, but I would like to learn more.
The DNA test gave her a glimpse of her ancestry.
Exploring the family tree gave him a glimpse of his ancestry.

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A glimpse of infection in Ahmedabad.
Over 100,000 people craning to get a glimpse of this year's Tributes.
Everyone dying to catch a glimpse of me...
Weeks without even a glimpse of your face while I waited patiently for your summons.
Might get us a glimpse of the killer.
Liquor store cam caught a glimpse of our mystery caller.
I'll get a glimpse of the real thing.
You got a glimpse of my life.
But the next day brings a glimpse of hope.
And perhaps as some have suggested, catch a glimpse of our creator.
You actually get a glimpse of what the universe was like very early on.
It would've been better not having a glimpse of the promised land.
I caught a glimpse of their foreheads and necks.
I got a glimpse of my future.
He will catch a glimpse of our beautiful little town.
You've given us a glimpse of something eternal.
I caught a glimpse of your mirror today.
And maybe I can get a glimpse of something, anything.
A roommate I only caught a glimpse of...
Everyone saw that, just to get a glimpse of Stone'sning-ning.

Alternatives:

a peek into ancestry
a brief look at ancestry
a glimpse into ancestry
a quick view of ancestry
a glance at ancestry

A Glimpse on Ancestry

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is also used to refer to a brief or partial view or understanding of one's ancestry, but it may sound slightly awkward to some native speakers.

Examples:

The book provided a glimpse on ancestry in the region.
The lecture gave a glimpse on ancestry and heritage.
She shared a glimpse on ancestry from her research.
The museum exhibit offered a glimpse on ancestry through artifacts.
The documentary offered a glimpse on ancestry through interviews.

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A glimpse of infection in Ahmedabad.
But thank you for giving us a glimpse into public school.
Caught a glimpse before the night swallowed him whole.
Caught a glimpse before the night swallowed him whole.
Over 100,000 people craning to get a glimpse of this year's Tributes.
Everyone dying to catch a glimpse of me...
Weeks without even a glimpse of your face while I waited patiently for your summons.
Might get us a glimpse of the killer.
Liquor store cam caught a glimpse of our mystery caller.
I'll get a glimpse of the real thing.
You got a glimpse of my life.
But the next day brings a glimpse of hope.
And perhaps as some have suggested, catch a glimpse of our creator.
You actually get a glimpse of what the universe was like very early on.
It would've been better not having a glimpse of the promised land.
I caught a glimpse of their foreheads and necks.
I got a glimpse of my future.
He will catch a glimpse of our beautiful little town.
You've given us a glimpse of something eternal.
I had... a glimpse into the past.

Alternatives:

a glimpse of ancestry
a peek into ancestry
a brief look at ancestry
a glimpse into ancestry
a quick view of ancestry

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