Idiom Breakdown

see daylight

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Definition

To reach an understanding of something previously obscure; to arrive at a solution to a problem.

To near completion of a lengthy task.

To become exposed to view; to be seen.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see see, daylight.

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"I've been cataloguing my stamp album all weekend; now finally I'm beginning to see daylight."
"I have a lot of old junk in the attic that hasn't seen daylight for years."
"The report was suppressed and never saw daylight."

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