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come to light
Idioms and Phrases
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]Example Sentences
This "100% transparency" also reduced the number of divorces that had often resulted when deception came to light, he said.
The report said that when the matter came to light, Lloyd had admitted her wrongdoing and immediately apologised for her behaviour.
But Wallace says he was never aware he had offended her until it came to light last year, saying: "I thought we got on."
And, separately, East Hunsbury Parish Council has warned Reform candidate Ron Firman after old tweets with racist and sexist slurs came to light.
Chris's allergy first came to light as a baby, when he developed a rash as his mum made peanut butter sandwiches.
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