Meaning of the word "come out of the woodwork" in English
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come out of the woodwork
US /kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈwʊdˌwɜrk/
UK /kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈwʊdˌwɜrk/
Idiom
1.
to appear unexpectedly, especially in large numbers, after having been hidden or inactive
Example:
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After the scandal broke, many critics came out of the woodwork.
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Every time there's a problem, all the experts come out of the woodwork.
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