see the light

• إدراك الحقيقة أو فهم أمر كان غامضًا بعد فترة من الجهل أو الضلال أو الشك؛ وغالبًا ما يشير إلى هداية أو تحوّل مفاجئ في الرأي أو الاعتقاد.

To finally understand or accept something after a period of confusion, ignorance, or disbelief; often implies a sudden realization or change in perspective.

1. Understand or realizeB2informal

   To finally understand or become aware of something after a period of confusion or ignorance.

   أدرك الحقيقة

   • After hours of studying, he finally saw the light and solved the problem.
   • She didn't understand the joke at first, but then she saw the light.
   • It took a while, but the team saw the light and adopted the new strategy.

2. Convert or change beliefB2formal

   To experience a change of opinion, belief, or perspective, often in a religious or ideological context.

   أبصر النور

   • He was a skeptic for years, but after the lecture he saw the light.
   • Many people see the light and change their lifestyle after a health scare.
   • The politician saw the light and started supporting environmental policies.