see the light

/sˈiː ðə lˈaɪt/

to see the light

to begin to understand or realize something after a long period of ignorance or doubt

synonyms : reform

see the light (of day)

/sˈiː ðə lˈaɪt ɒv dˈeɪ/

/sˈiː ðə lˈaɪt ʌv dˈeɪ/

to see the light (of day)

to be made known publicly

to become existent or be born

Examples

1. Dad has finally seen the light and bought a computer.

2. It wasn’t until I was in my thirties that I saw the light and started to work hard.

3. I thought the profligate had seen the light and was seeking redemption, and so I took him into my care.

4. Some of his paintings never even saw the light of day.