ans Licht
Translation
to light, into the open
Examples
Die Wahrheit kam ans Licht.
The truth came to light.
Er brachte die Fakten ans Licht.
He brought the facts to light.
Grammar Patterns
bring ((sth.)) to light to reveal sth. The investigation brought new facts to light.
((sth. Nom.)) comes to light sth. is revealed The truth finally came to light.
Similar Words
öffentlich werden (to become public), aufgedeckt werden (to be uncovered)
Etymology
A contraction of "an das Licht" (to the light). It conveys something moving from darkness into light.
Memory Tips
Visualize a secret being pulled out of a dark room and placed under a bright light ('Licht').