to see the light
01
to begin to understand or realize something after a long period of ignorance or doubt
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Idiom
Informal
例子
After years of denial, he finally saw the light and admitted his mistakes.
When she read that book, she saw the light and realized her true passion in life.
to see the light (of day)
01
to be made known publicly
IdiomInformal例子
After years of denial, he finally saw the light of day and admitted his mistakes publicly.
The company's unethical practices were exposed, and the executives had no choice but to see the light and take responsibility for their actions.
02
to become existent or be born
IdiomInformal例子
The doctors did n't think I would ever see the light of day because of my medical condition, so they were surprised when I was born a healthy 8 pounds, 10 ounces.
This software first saw the light of day back in 1993.
