see the light

phrase

: to discover or realize a usually obscured truth

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Well, there are two episodes that will never see the light of day. — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026 Is luxury seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in China? — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 When asked about those songs possibly seeing the light of day, Wayne didn’t hesitate. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 Some items can be air dried and kept in its original condition but there are other items that laundry experts say should never see the light of day while air drying. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see the light

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“See the light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20the%20light. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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