| 词组 | the light at the end of the tunnel |
| 释义 | Idiom the light at the end of the tunnel(the) light at the end of the tunnel the end of a difficult period or job.At this point, there is no light at the end of the tunnel because we have to start over.Once I could see light at the end of the tunnel, writing the last part of the book wasn't so hard. (redirected from the light at the end of the tunnel) light at the end of the tunnelThe end to something difficult or unpleasant. I've been working on this book for over a year, but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Now that the doctors have been able to diagnose what's wrong with me, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel. light at the end of the tunnelThe 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. light at the end of the tunnelCOMMON If there is light at the end of the tunnel, there is hope that a difficult situation might be coming to an end. After horrific times we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. People feel hopeless. They don't see any light at the end of the tunnel. light at the end of the tunnela long-awaited indication that a period of hardship or adversity is nearing an end.(see the) ˌlight at the end of the ˈtunnel(see) the possibility of success, happiness, etc. in the future, especially after a long period of difficulty: Business has been bad recently, but I think we’re beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel.light at the end of the tunnel The prospect of success, relief, or escape after strenuous effort. |
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