see the light of day

Idioms

Be published, brought out, or born. For example, I wonder if her book will ever see the light of day, or The family reunion was a disaster, and I wish the idea for it had never seen the light of day, or When we visited Pittsburgh, we saw where Mom had first seen the light of day. [Early 1700s]

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see the light of day

They weren’t sure if “KPop” would ever see the light of day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026

They have collaborated on songs that he hopes will see the light of day next year, and he feels the experience brought him out of his comfort zone.

From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025

As a result, better ideas never see the light of day; product defects are covered up; unethical practices continue unchecked; deals are thwarted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025

There are still-secret depositions and additional investigative interviews that should see the light of day.

From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2025

Nettie she finally see the light of day, clear.

From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker

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