come out of the woodwork

disapproving idiomatic

(idiomatic, disapproving) to appear or emerge unexpectedly or inexplicably, frequently in large numbers or quantity.

Japanese Meaning

予期せぬ状況で現れる、ひょんなことで姿を現す / 突然、かつ大勢で出現する / 不意に、しばしば集団で姿を見せる

After the scandal broke, opportunists began to come out of the woodwork, seeking favors and attention.

スキャンダルが発覚すると、利得を狙う人々がどっと現れて、便宜や注目を求め始めた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, disapproving) to appear or emerge unexpectedly or inexplicably, frequently in large numbers or quantity.

comes out of the woodwork

（ present singular third-person ）

coming out of the woodwork

（ participle present ）

came out of the woodwork

（ past ）

come out of the woodwork

（ participle past ）