an den Tag
Translation
to light, out in the open
Examples
Er hat großen Mut an den Tag gelegt.
He showed great courage.
Die Wahrheit wird an den Tag kommen.
The truth will come to light.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) an den Tag legen to display, to show (a quality) He showed great courage.
an den Tag kommen to come to light The truth will come to light.
Similar Words
ans Licht (bringen/kommen) (to bring/come to light)
Etymology
Made up of 'an' (to) + 'den' (the, accusative masculine) + 'Tag' (day). Literally 'to the day', implying bringing something into the daylight.
Memory Tips
Think of bringing something out of darkness and 'to the day' where everyone can see it, meaning to reveal or display it.