Come to somebody’s knowledge
phrase
To be discovered, learnt or revealed.
It has come to my knowledge that the conference will start two hours late.
Often appears as...
- come to my knowledge
- come to his knowledge
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To be informed about something.
It has come to their knowledge that the project has been delayed.
Often appears as...
- come to their knowledge
- come to our knowledge
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To be discovered, learnt or revealed.
It has come to my knowledge that the conference will start two hours late.
Often appears as...
- come to my knowledge
- come to his knowledge
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To be informed about something.
It has come to their knowledge that the project has been delayed.
Often appears as...
- come to their knowledge
- come to our knowledge
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Understand the situation to grasp why the knowledge gained is significant.
It only came to my knowledge yesterday that our team leader had resigned.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Sources
Knowledge can arrive through different means: rumors, official announcements, or observation.
Through a mutual friend, it came to my knowledge that she was moving abroad.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Revelation
The phrase often implies that the information was surprising or unforeseen.
It came to my knowledge that I'd been promoted, out of the blue.
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