come to light

Idioms and Phrases

Be clearly revealed or exposed, as in New facts about evolution have come to light with the latest fossil discoveries in Africa . Miles Coverdale had this idiom in his translation of the Bible (Ezekiel 16:57): “And before thy wickednesse came to light.” [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

After the crimes came to light, Ana claimed there was not enough support for teachers and other school staff.

From BBC

Countless failures and inefficiencies have never come to light because the county lacked even the most basic checks and balances that are essential to democracy.

From Los Angeles Times

At Mrs Pollitt's inquest, dozens of issues with her care came to light.

From BBC

But the recipients of that report "participated in an active cover-up" to prevent its findings, including that crimes had been committed, coming to light, the Makin review said.

From BBC

It was when these references came to light at end of September this year that people started to ask questions of Sinn Féin.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrive
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• crop up
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• materialize
• occur
• pop up
• present
• show
• show up
• surface
• turn out
• turn up