see the light
US /siː ðə laɪt/
UK /siː ðə laɪt/
1.
to understand something after a period of confusion or difficulty
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After hours of explaining, he finally began to see the light.
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I didn't understand the math problem at first, but then I saw the light.
2.
to convert to a particular religion or belief
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After years of searching, she finally saw the light and joined the monastery.
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He was an atheist for most of his life, but then he saw the light and became a devout believer.