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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase derives from the literal meaning of 'to come into light,' a metaphorical expression where something hidden in darkness emerges into visibility. The idiom evolved from the physical concept of objects becoming visible when brought from darkness into illumination.
Breakdown
come (arrive, move toward) + to (indicating direction or purpose) + light (illumination, visibility). The phrase combines these elements to express the figurative emergence of concealed things into visibility or public knowledge.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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