come to light
come to light {v. phr.}
To be discovered; become known; appear.
John's thefts from the bank where he worked came to light when the bank examiners made an inspection.
When the old woman died it came to light that she was actually rich.
New facts about ancient Egypt have recently come to light.
Compare: BRING TO LIGHT.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms