Example
“The falling infection rate offered the first light at the end of the tunnel.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
make light of
CEFR B2to treat a serious matter as unimportant, often by joking about it
make light work of
CEFR B2to handle a demanding task quickly and effortlessly
see the light of day
CEFR B2be created, published, or finally made available for people to see
come to terms with
CEFR B2to gradually accept and emotionally deal with a difficult reality
grin and bear it
CEFR B2to put up with something unpleasant while suppressing complaints and maintaining a smile
hope against hope
CEFR B2To continue wishing for a good result even when it seems almost impossible.
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.