bring to light
Make publicly known
To bring something to light is to reveal or expose what was hidden, secret, or unknown: The investigation brought new evidence to light.
The metaphor treats hidden information as existing in darkness until someone illuminates it.
Often used in journalism and legal contexts: Documents brought to light years of financial misconduct.
- lay bareReveal completely
- uncoverReveal what's hidden
- exposeMake known publicly
- unmaskReveal true identity
- discloseReveal hidden information
reveal · illuminate · strip away · dig up dirt · excavate · divulge · open secret · ferret out · unearth · transparency · elicit · detect · turn up · paper trail · elucidate · demystify · solve · hidden truth