See the light at the end of the tunnel In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "See the light at the end of the tunnel", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2023-05-24 07:05

Meaning of See the light at the end of the tunnel

Synonyms:

a ray of hope , a ray of light

See the light at the end of the tunnel verb phrase

Used to say that a problem or difficulty is almost finished

After months of looking for a job, Susan finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

After the proffesor gave me some advice on my thesis, now I am so excited to finally be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Other phrases about:

the wish is father to the thought

People tend to believe what they want to be true.

God/Heaven forbid

Said when one hopes something bad will not occur

lower (one's) sights

To accept what is lower than your hope or your goals

repose trust/confidence/hope in sb/sth

To put  your trust confidence or hope in somebody or something

to look forward to (something)

To eagerly await a future event or situation

Grammar and Usage of See the light at the end of the tunnel

Verb Forms

  • to see the light at the end of the tunnel
  • saw the light at the end of the tunnel
  • sees the light at the end of the tunnel
  • be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel

The verb "see" must be conjugated according to its tense.

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