come out of the woodwork
US /kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈwʊdˌwɜrk/
UK /kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈwʊdˌwɜrk/
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muncul dari balik bayangan, muncul tiba-tiba
to appear unexpectedly, especially in large numbers, after having been hidden or inactive
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After the scandal broke, many critics came out of the woodwork.
Setelah skandal itu pecah, banyak kritikus muncul dari balik bayangan.
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Every time there's a problem, all the experts come out of the woodwork.
Setiap kali ada masalah, semua ahli muncul dari balik bayangan.