see the light

zur Einsicht kommen, endlich verstehen

Plötzlich etwas Verwirrendes verstehen oder erkennen, dass eine andere Entscheidung besser ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To suddenly understand something that was confusing or realize that a different choice is better.

• Now I see the light.
• He finally saw the light and apologized.
• After we explained the costs, they began to see the light.

Synonyme: realize, understand, catch on

Häufige Wendungen: see the light, finally see the light

zum Glauben finden, sich bekehren

Nach einem tiefgreifenden persönlichen Erlebnis anfangen, an eine Religion zu glauben.

In einfachem Englisch: To begin believing in a religion after a powerful personal experience.

• He saw the light and joined the church.
• After years without faith, she finally saw the light.
• The preacher described how he had seen the light as a young man.

Synonyme: convert, find faith

Häufige Wendungen: see the light, finally see the light

das Licht der Welt erblicken, erscheinen

Geboren, geschaffen oder der Öffentlichkeit bekannt gemacht werden.

In einfachem Englisch: To be born, produced, or made known to the public.

• The manuscript finally saw the light.
• Her first book saw the light fifty years after her death.
• He first saw the light in a small village beside the sea.

Synonyme: appear, come into being

Häufige Wendungen: see the light, never see the light