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bring to light

idiom
Meaning

To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.


Examples
SIMPLE

New evidence brought the truth to light.

CONTEXTUAL

The investigation brought to light several problems that the company had hidden for years.

COMPLEX

The historian's meticulous research brought to light a collection of forgotten letters that changed our understanding of the entire era.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    amber light

    Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.

  2. 02

    bring a knife to a gunfight

    To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.

  3. 03

    bring a lump to someone's throat

    To engender a strong emotional reaction.

  4. 04

    bring back to life

    To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

  5. 05

    bring down the curtain

    To bring something to an end.

  6. 06

    bring down the hammer

    To treat very harshly.

  7. 07

    bring down the house

    To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.

  8. 08

    bring forward

    To call up for consideration.

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