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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. The embezzlement in the company’s accounts has come to light
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.
The embezzlement in the company’s accounts has come to light.

A.

been rewarded

B.

been concealed

C.

been revealed

D.

been punished

Correct option is C

The correct meaning of the highlighted idiom "come to light" is "been revealed."

  • Come to light: This idiom means to become known or to be revealed, often something that was previously hidden or unknown.
  • Example: The truth about the financial scandal finally came to light after a thorough investigation.

Similar Idioms:

  1. Come out into the open: This phrase means to become public knowledge or to be openly revealed.
    • Example: The politician's secret deal eventually came out into the open.
  2. See the light of day: This idiom also refers to something becoming known or being revealed, particularly after a period of concealment.
    • Example: The ancient manuscript finally saw the light of day after being discovered in an old library.

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