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DictionarySeebringbring to light
bring to lightTo reveal something, often something inappropriate or illegal. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bring" and "to." Discrepancies in the yearly budget report brought to light corruption in the company. I never wanted to be a whistleblower, but I'm the only one who can bring these documents to light.See also: bring, lightbring someone or something to lightFig. to present or reveal someone or something to the public. The newspaper story brought the problem to light. I have brought some interesting facts to light in my article.See also: bring, lightbring something to lightFig. to make something known. The scientists brought their findings to light. We must bring this new evidence to light.See also: bring, lightbring to lightReveal or disclose something previously hidden or secret, as in After careful investigation all the facts of the case were brought to light. This term uses light in the sense of "public knowledge." [First half of 1500s] See also: bring, lightbring something to ˈlight show information, evidence, etc: The police investigation brought to light evidence of more than one crime. ♢ These documents have brought new information to light about Shakespeare’s early life.See also: bring, light, something bring to light To reveal or disclose: brought the real facts to light.See also: bring, lightEncyclopediaSeelightAcronymsSeeB2L |