come to light — to become known or revealed, especially after being hidden or secret
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become known or revealed, especially after being hidden or secret
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌm tuː laɪt/
Korean meaning: 드러나다, 밝혀지다 (숨겨져 있던 것이)
Korean pronunciation: **컴** 투 **라잇**
Example Sentences
- When the CEO's embarrassing college photos came to light, the board meeting became very awkward.
- New information about the missing pizza came to light when they found the cat looking very satisfied.
- Important financial irregularities came to light during the audit.
come to light
VERB//kʌm tuː laɪt//
to become known or revealed, especially after being hidden or secret
to become known or revealed, especially after being hidden or secret
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Origin
문자 그대로 '빛으로 나오다'는 의미에서 유래. 어둠 속에 숨겨져 있던 것이 빛 속으로 나와 보이게 된다는 비유적 표현
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📝Examples
“When the CEO's embarrassing college photos came to light, the board meeting became very awkward.”
“New information about the missing pizza came to light when they found the cat looking very satisfied.”
“Important financial irregularities came to light during the audit.”
“The real reason for his resignation came to light months later.”
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