Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

come-to-the-surface

Phrase
/ˈkʌm tə ðə ˈsɜːrfɪs/
Definition
To become visible or apparent after being hidden or submerged.
Examples
  • After several weeks of investigation, the truth finally came to the surface.
  • Emotions often come to the surface during tough discussions.
Meaning
This phrase often indicates that something previously concealed is now exposed or revealed.
Synonyms
  • Surface
  • Reveal
  • Appear
  • Materialize