light at the end of the tunnel
A better situation after long hardship.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I see the light at the end of the tunnel with this project.”
“After months of difficult studying, passing the final exam felt like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.”
“Though the economic recession had lasted for years, the recent increase in trade finally offered a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.”
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all ends up
Completely; totally.
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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arse end of nowhere
A very remote place.
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big end of town
The top end of town.
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bitter end
The end of a long and difficult process.
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bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
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bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
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burn the candle at both ends
To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.
Last updated August 10, 2026