come to (one's) knowledge

come to (one's) knowledge

To be noticed by one or enter one's awareness; to be brought to one's attention. Once the employee's complaint of mistreatment came to my knowledge, I knew I had to address it right away. It has come to my knowledge that you actually bought this term paper you handed in. That's a big problem. I swear, it never came to my knowledge! Someone intercepted the report before it ever reached my desk.

See also: come, knowledge, to

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come to somebody’s ˈknowledge

(formal) become known by somebody: It has come to our knowledge that you have been taking time off without permission.

See also: come, knowledge, to

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