bring something to light

bring to light

To 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, light
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bring 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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • add in
  • all right
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
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