bring into the open

To write clearly and concisely, use a verb like disclose, expose, reveal, show or divulge to replace the wordy expression bring into the open. Other possibilities include make known or make public.

• Wordy: The audit brought the company’s financial status into the open.
• Concise: The audit disclosed the company’s financial status.

• Wordy: The investigation brought the crime into the open.
• Concise: The investigation exposed the crime.

• Wordy: The talent competition brought the contestants’ skill into the open.
• Concise: The talent competition revealed (or showed) the contestants’ skill.

• Wordy: The media report brought the contents of the letter into the open.
• Concise: The media report divulged the contents of the letter.
• Concise: The media report made the contents of the letter known (or public).