come to light

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

A spokesperson said "information came to light" on Sunday which prompted "further formal identification processes, including forensics, to be undertaken" and resulted in the mistake being identified.

From BBC

Mr. Tuck’s methodology may be employed by future scholars as more evidence comes to light.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 1MDB scandal made headlines across the world when it came to light a decade ago, embroiling prominent figures from Malaysia to Goldman Sachs and Hollywood.

From BBC

But at a hearing in November, a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge dismissed the case after new evidence came to light that called his version of events into question.

From Los Angeles Times

Detectives began investigating allegations into Mr Brand which came to light following reporting from the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in September 2023.

From BBC

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