see the light of day

idiom

The idiom "see the light of day" is often used to describe the moment when something becomes known or comes into existence after being hidden or unknown.

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Definition

B2Publication

(common)To be released or made available to the public.

Example

Her novel finally saw the light of day after years of revisions.

B2Existence

(common)To come into existence or be created.

Example

The new model of the car first saw the light of day in 2023.

B2Discovery

(common)To be revealed or discovered after being hidden or unknown.

Example

The ancient manuscript saw the light of day after being buried for centuries.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "see the light of day":

see daylight see the light come into the world come to fruition come out first light come forth see out come out in the wash come to life