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see the light
Fig. to understand something clearly at last. After a lot of studying and asking many questions, I finally saw the light. I know that geometry is difficult. Keep working at it. You'll see the light pretty soon.
see the light (at the end of the tunnel)
Fig. to foresee an end to one's problems after a long period of time. (See also
begin to see the light.)
I had been horribly ill for two months before I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I began to see the light one day in early spring. At that moment, I knew I'd get well. see the light (of day)
Fig. to come to the end of a very busy time. Finally, when the holiday season was over, we could see the light of day. We had been so busy! When business lets up for a while, we'll be able to see the light.
see the light
to completely understand something Personal stories help people see the light on complex social issues.
see the light (of day)
1. if an object sees the light of day, it is brought out so that people can see it The archives contain vintage recordings, some of which have never seen the light of day.
2. if something, especially an idea or a plan, sees the light of day, it starts to exist It was the year when the equal opportunities bill first saw the light of day.
see the light
1. to understand something clearly, especially after you have been confused about it for a long time Sarah used to have very racist views, but I think she's finally seen the light.
2. to start believing in a religion, often suddenly I hope my book will help others to see the light.
see the light
Also,
begin to see the light. Understand or begin to understand something; also, see the merit of another's explanation or decision. For example,
Dean had been trying to explain that tax deduction for fifteen minutes when I finally saw the light , or
Pat was furious she and her friends were not allowed to go hiking on their own in the mountains, but she began to see the light when a group got lost up there . This term, dating from the late 1600s, originally referred to religious conversion, the
light meaning "true religion." By the early 1800s it was used more broadly for any kind of understanding. Also see
light at the end of a tunnel;
see the light of day.