This old book finally saw the light of day.
see the light of day
idiomTo appear; to be published or disseminated.
The inventor worked for years before his new machine finally saw the light of day.
After decades hidden in a dusty archive, the author's lost manuscript finally saw the light of day to critical acclaim.
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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a day late and a dollar short
Too late and too feeble to achieve the desired effect.
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a year and a day
A long time.
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all one's born days
One's whole life.
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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bad hair day
A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
Last updated April 17, 2026