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light at the end of the tunnel
The end of a difficult situation or task, the solution to a difficult problem. For example, It's taken three years to effect this merger, but we're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. This metaphoric expression dates from the 1800s, but became widespread only in the mid-1900s.
Example Sentences
And I’ve been there so many times that I know that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
She said the research offered light at the end of the tunnel, as well as an understanding of the condition.
“They needed a light at the end of the tunnel.”
The Princess of Wales revealed she was in remission after making a surprise visit to the hospital in January, where she thanked staff and reassured cancer patients that there was "light at the end of the tunnel".
A £60m upgrade to a key road for tourism and freight in south-west Wales brings "light at the end of the tunnel" after years of congestion, but more projects are needed in Wales, a haulier has said.
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