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see daylight

idiom
Meaning

To reach an understanding of something previously obscure; to arrive at a solution to a problem.


Examples
SIMPLE

I finally see daylight on this difficult project.

CONTEXTUAL

After weeks of confusion, I finally see daylight on how to fix the software error.

COMPLEX

Following months of exhaustive research and seemingly endless setbacks, the team finally began to see daylight regarding the true cause of the mysterious phenomenon.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    burn daylight

    To waste time.

  2. 02

    daylight robbery

    The practice of cheating or of imposing an exorbitant charge for a product or service; (countable, rare) an instance of this.

  3. 03

    for all the world to see

    in plain view; clearly visible

  4. 04

    I see, said the blind man

    Expressing confusion.

  5. 05

    I'd like to see someone try

    Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.

  6. 06

    long time no see

    I (or we) have not seen you for a long time.

  7. 07

    not see someone for dust

    To not see someone at all; implying a hasty departure.

  8. 08

    put daylight between oneself and someone

    To increase or create distance or difference between people or objects.

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