bring to light

Idioms  

1. Reveal or disclose something previously hidden or secret, as in After careful investigation all the facts of the case were brought to light. This term uses light in the sense of “public knowledge.” [First half of 1500s]

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Example Sentences

It should not take a letter from an elected representative to bring to light a major change in an important government policy that affects thousands of Virginians.

From Washington Post

“What she had was an opportunity to do is bring to light, to shine a light, on those abuses,” Mace said.

From Seattle Times

“Through this indictment, we bring to light one such pernicious plot to harm an American citizen who was exercising their First Amendment rights.”

From Seattle Times

“Whenever a risk is being largely ignored, it’s important to bring to light that it’s a real possibility.”

From New York Times

“The pain that such news causes reminds us of our ongoing need to bring to light every tragic situation that occurred in residential schools run by the Church,” Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver said in a statement.

From Washington Post