began

begin by (doing something)

To start by taking a particular action (which is stated after "by"). We will begin by stretching. I began by checking out all the library books I would need for my research.

begin to see daylight

To realize that one is approaching the end of a project or task. When I scheduled my thesis defense, I began to see daylight after two years of hard work.

begin to see the light

To start to understand something, especially something that one was previously confused about or skeptical of. Tutoring helped me begin to see the light about these physics equations. I used to wonder why people disliked Lydia, but I began to see the light after I caught her making fun of me.

begin with (someone or something)

To start with someone or something; to have someone or something be the first in a series. Let's begin with stretching and then we'll move on to cardio. You'll all have time to share about your summer vacations, but Caroline, we'll begin with you.

begin to see daylight

Fig. to begin to see the end of a long task. I've been working on my thesis for two years, and at last I'm beginning to see daylight. I've been so busy. Only in the last week have I begun to see daylight.

begin to see the light

Fig. to begin to understand something. (See also see the light (at the end of the tunnel).) My algebra class has been hard for me, but I'm beginning to see the light. I was totally confused, but I began to see the light after your explanation.

begin to see daylight

Realize that a task is finally nearing completion, that success or the right solution is near at hand. For example, I've been working on this experiment for two years and I'm finally beginning to see daylight . The noun daylight has been a metaphor for knowledge and solution since the late 1600s. Also see light at the end of the tunnel; see the light.

See also: begin, daylight, see

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

begin by (doing something)
begin by doing
bride
bridesmaid
always the bridesmaid
always the bridesmaid, never the bride
(one) ain't particular
ain't particular
a job of work
be worth (one's) while

References in classic literature

`It's no use speaking to it,' she thought, `till its ears have come, or at least one of them.' In another minute the whole head appeared, and then Alice put down her flamingo, and began an account of the game, feeling very glad she had someone to listen to her.

`I don't think they play at all fairly,' Alice began, in rather a complaining tone, `and they all quarrel so dreadfully one can't hear oneself speak--and they don't seem to have any rules in particular; at least, if there are, nobody attends to them--and you've no idea how confusing it is all the things being alive; for instance, there's the arch I've got to go through next walking about at the other end of the ground--and I should have croqueted the Queen's hedgehog just now, only it ran away when it saw mine coming!'

The Cat's head began fading away the moment he was gone, and, by the time he had come back with the Dutchess, it had entirely disappeared; so the King and the executioner ran wildly up and down looking for it, while the rest of the party went back to the game.

Alices Adventures In Wonderland

- Now I carried everything into the cave, and began to furnish my house, and set up some pieces of boards like a dresser, to order my victuals upon; but boards began to be very scarce with me; also, I made me another table.

- I began my fence or wall; which, being still jealous of my being attacked by somebody, I resolved to make very thick and strong.

But after I saw barley grow there, in a climate which I knew was not proper for corn, and especially that I knew not how it came there, it startled me strangely, and I began to suggest that God had miraculously caused His grain to grow without any help of seed sown, and that it was so directed purely for my sustenance on that wild, miserable place.

This touched my heart a little, and brought tears out of my eyes, and I began to bless myself that such a prodigy of nature should happen upon my account; and this was the more strange to me, because I saw near it still, all along by the side of the rock, some other straggling stalks, which proved to be stalks of rice, and which I knew, because I had seen it grow in Africa when I was ashore there.

After the third shock was over, and I felt no more for some time, I began to take courage; and yet I had not heart enough to go over my wall again, for fear of being buried alive, but sat still upon the ground greatly cast down and disconsolate, not knowing what to do.

This held about three hours, and then began to abate; and in two hours more it was quite calm, and began to rain very hard.

Robinson Crusoe

Processes for formal conversion to Judaism were not introduced until the early Roman period--a few centuries after the time of Ezra--when a body of Jewish legal works on conversion began to emerge.

Ezra[begin strikethrough]'[end strikethrough]'s radical solution to Judean assimilation

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But it was during these years that I began to realize just what a gift the fear of God really is, even the very rudiments of servile fear.

The gift of fear

Thus began a long 40-year odyssey, filled with both rewards and frustrations.

I learned to play jazz piano and you can too

Although my company addresses many aspects of development--economic development, healthcare, culture--I began to notice that local leaders seldom asked what to do about the environment.

Human systems and ecosystems: we need a new way of thinking

Economic Geology Models, edited by Pat Sheahan, began in 1991 and continued for a few years but effectively has been defunct since 1993 (v.

Editorial

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释义	began begin by (doing something) To start by taking a particular action (which is stated after "by"). We will begin by stretching. I began by checking out all the library books I would need for my research. See also: begin, by begin to see daylight To realize that one is approaching the end of a project or task. When I scheduled my thesis defense, I began to see daylight after two years of hard work. See also: begin, daylight, see begin to see the light To start to understand something, especially something that one was previously confused about or skeptical of. Tutoring helped me begin to see the light about these physics equations. I used to wonder why people disliked Lydia, but I began to see the light after I caught her making fun of me. See also: begin, light, see begin with (someone or something) To start with someone or something; to have someone or something be the first in a series. Let's begin with stretching and then we'll move on to cardio. You'll all have time to share about your summer vacations, but Caroline, we'll begin with you. See also: begin Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. begin to see daylight Fig. to begin to see the end of a long task. I've been working on my thesis for two years, and at last I'm beginning to see daylight. I've been so busy. Only in the last week have I begun to see daylight. See also: begin, daylight, see begin to see the light Fig. to begin to understand something. (See also see the light (at the end of the tunnel).) My algebra class has been hard for me, but I'm beginning to see the light. I was totally confused, but I began to see the light after your explanation. See also: begin, light, see McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. begin to see daylight Realize that a task is finally nearing completion, that success or the right solution is near at hand. For example, I've been working on this experiment for two years and I'm finally beginning to see daylight . The noun daylight has been a metaphor for knowledge and solution since the late 1600s. Also see light at the end of the tunnel; see the light. See also: begin, daylight, see The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: begin by (doing something) begin by doing bride bridesmaid always the bridesmaid always the bridesmaid, never the bride (one) ain't particular ain't particular a job of work be worth (one's) while References in classic literature `It's no use speaking to it,' she thought, `till its ears have come, or at least one of them.' In another minute the whole head appeared, and then Alice put down her flamingo, and began an account of the game, feeling very glad she had someone to listen to her. `I don't think they play at all fairly,' Alice began, in rather a complaining tone, `and they all quarrel so dreadfully one can't hear oneself speak--and they don't seem to have any rules in particular; at least, if there are, nobody attends to them--and you've no idea how confusing it is all the things being alive; for instance, there's the arch I've got to go through next walking about at the other end of the ground--and I should have croqueted the Queen's hedgehog just now, only it ran away when it saw mine coming!' The Cat's head began fading away the moment he was gone, and, by the time he had come back with the Dutchess, it had entirely disappeared; so the King and the executioner ran wildly up and down looking for it, while the rest of the party went back to the game. Alices Adventures In Wonderland - Now I carried everything into the cave, and began to furnish my house, and set up some pieces of boards like a dresser, to order my victuals upon; but boards began to be very scarce with me; also, I made me another table. - I began my fence or wall; which, being still jealous of my being attacked by somebody, I resolved to make very thick and strong. But after I saw barley grow there, in a climate which I knew was not proper for corn, and especially that I knew not how it came there, it startled me strangely, and I began to suggest that God had miraculously caused His grain to grow without any help of seed sown, and that it was so directed purely for my sustenance on that wild, miserable place. This touched my heart a little, and brought tears out of my eyes, and I began to bless myself that such a prodigy of nature should happen upon my account; and this was the more strange to me, because I saw near it still, all along by the side of the rock, some other straggling stalks, which proved to be stalks of rice, and which I knew, because I had seen it grow in Africa when I was ashore there. After the third shock was over, and I felt no more for some time, I began to take courage; and yet I had not heart enough to go over my wall again, for fear of being buried alive, but sat still upon the ground greatly cast down and disconsolate, not knowing what to do. This held about three hours, and then began to abate; and in two hours more it was quite calm, and began to rain very hard. Robinson Crusoe Processes for formal conversion to Judaism were not introduced until the early Roman period--a few centuries after the time of Ezra--when a body of Jewish legal works on conversion began to emerge. Ezra[begin strikethrough]'[end strikethrough]'s radical solution to Judean assimilation Sale began Boxing Day (up to 50%off selected items) Sale into 2009 with a bargain; shopping Emma Pinch gets the lowdown on the biggest discounts, so you can plan your shopping But it was during these years that I began to realize just what a gift the fear of God really is, even the very rudiments of servile fear. The gift of fear Thus began a long 40-year odyssey, filled with both rewards and frustrations. I learned to play jazz piano and you can too Although my company addresses many aspects of development--economic development, healthcare, culture--I began to notice that local leaders seldom asked what to do about the environment. Human systems and ecosystems: we need a new way of thinking Economic Geology Models, edited by Pat Sheahan, began in 1991 and continued for a few years but effectively has been defunct since 1993 (v. Editorial
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