bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“New evidence brought the truth to light.”
“The investigation brought to light several problems that the company had hidden for years.”
“The historian's meticulous research brought to light a collection of forgotten letters that changed our understanding of the entire era.”
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
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bring a knife to a gunfight
To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.
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bring a lump to someone's throat
To engender a strong emotional reaction.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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bring down the curtain
To bring something to an end.
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bring down the hammer
To treat very harshly.
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bring down the house
To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.
Last updated August 10, 2026