come to light
To become known; to be revealed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“New evidence has come to light about the accident.”
“After the audit, several financial errors came to light that surprised the entire board of directors.”
“Only after the historian examined the private letters did the truth about the scandal finally come to light, changing our understanding of the era.”
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
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bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
Last updated August 10, 2026