see the light meaning

Definition of see the light

1. change for the better
   • The lazy student promised to reform
   • the habitual cheater finally saw the light

   Synonyms: reform, straighten out

   Type of: better

see the light in a sentence

• Your advice has helped me see the light regarding my future.
• Your detailed explanation of the situation has let me see the light.
• I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
• The time will come when it will see the light of day.
• If you put in the effort, you will certainly see the light.

How to pronounce see the light

see the light is pronounced /siː ðə laɪt/ in British English and /si ðə laɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.