shine through
verb1
Figuratively, Usually, Of positive things To be discernible despite obstruction; to be apparent or evidenced.
- Though she makes lots of spelling and grammar mistakes in her article, her passion for the subject shines through.
- He went on to say that the society was also too loose and that WOMEN were too loose! Aha! Their true anti-woman and homophobic selves were shining through!1979 February 10, Linda Gwizdak, “Fight to Choose”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 28, page 4:
2
Of light To be visible across a barrier.
- The clouds are heavy, but the sunlight is still managing to shine through.