See the light Meaning in English
expression
ˈsi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪt
SEE thuh LITE
sˈiː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪt
SEE thuh LITE
Definición
To suddenly understand or realize something important, often after a long time of confusion or disbelief.
Uso & Matices
This is an idiom, not used literally; it means to reach understanding or accept a truth after resistance. Common with 'finally see the light.' Often used about changes in beliefs, opinions, or behavior.
Spanish: ver la luz (figurado) - darse cuentaPortuguese (BR): ver a luz (figurado) - perceberPortuguese (PT): ver a luz (figurado) - perceberChinese (Simplified): 恍然大悟 - 茅塞顿开Chinese (Traditional): 恍然大悟 - 茅塞頓開Hindi: समझ आ जाना - सच्चाई समझनाArabic: يرى النور (مجازًا) - يدرك الحقيقةBengali: আলো দেখা - সত্য উপলব্ধি করাRussian: прозреть - увидеть светJapanese: 目が覚める - 真実に気づくVietnamese: nhận ra chân lý - nhận ra sự thậtKorean: 깨닫다 - 진실을 알다Turkish: gerçeği görmek - aydınlanmakUrdu: آنکھیں کھل جانا - حقیقت سمجھناIndonesian: melihat kebenaran - sadar akan kebenaran
Oraciones de Ejemplo
After years of smoking, he finally saw the light and quit.
basic
It took me a long time to see the light about my unhealthy habits.
basic
She hopes her brother will see the light and change soon.
basic
At first, he refused to listen, but after the accident, he really saw the light.
natural
Sometimes it takes a big mistake to see the light.
natural
I argued with my parents for years before I finally saw the light about their advice.
natural