come to light

• Tornar-se conhecido, revelado ou descoberto, especialmente após ter sido ocultado ou mantido em segredo.

To become known, revealed, or discovered, especially after being hidden or secret.

1. Become known or revealedB2formal

   To become known or discovered, especially after being hidden or secret.

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   • New evidence has come to light in the investigation.
   • The truth about the scandal finally came to light.
   • It came to light that the company had been hiding its losses.