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Meaning of see daylight | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To reach an understanding of something previously obscure; to arrive at a solution to a problem.
    idiomatic
  2. To near completion of a lengthy task.
    idiomatic
  3. To become exposed to view; to be seen.
    idiomatic
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see see, daylight.
    idiomatic

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

see dollar signs see double see eye to eye see fit see for oneself see how the land lies

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