to discover or tell people about something that was not previously known or was previously kept secret.
It's been promoted as the biography that lays bare the truth behind the legend.
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lay bare (something)
To divulge, explain, or reveal something not previously known publicly. Our hope is that this expedition will lay bare the secrets of the ancient king's tomb.Her interview purports to lay bare the details of their relationship.
lay something ˈbare
reveal something which has never been seen before: She laid bare her feelings for him.The report lays bare the shocking housing conditions in this city.