see the light

aprire gli occhi, capire finalmente

Capire all’improvviso qualcosa di poco chiaro o rendersi conto che un’altra scelta è migliore.

In inglese semplice: To suddenly understand something that was confusing or realize that a different choice is better.

• Now I see the light.
• He finally saw the light and apologized.
• After we explained the costs, they began to see the light.

Sinonimi: realize, understand, catch on

Espressioni comuni: see the light, finally see the light

convertirsi, trovare la fede

Cominciare a credere in una religione dopo un’esperienza personale molto intensa.

In inglese semplice: To begin believing in a religion after a powerful personal experience.

• He saw the light and joined the church.
• After years without faith, she finally saw the light.
• The preacher described how he had seen the light as a young man.

Sinonimi: convert, find faith

Espressioni comuni: see the light, finally see the light

vedere la luce

Nascere, essere realizzato o essere reso noto al pubblico.

In inglese semplice: To be born, produced, or made known to the public.

• The manuscript finally saw the light.
• Her first book saw the light fifty years after her death.
• He first saw the light in a small village beside the sea.

Sinonimi: appear, come into being

Espressioni comuni: see the light, never see the light