see\ the\ light

see\ the\ light
v. phr. informal
To understand or agree, often suddenly; accept another's explanation or decision.

I did not approve of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw the light.

Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn't in the mood until Bill offered to pay him. then Harry saw the light.

Mary thought it was fun to date older boys but when they started drinking, she saw the light.

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to change from a wrong or mistaken belief, intention or course of action; to realize that one has been wrong

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  • see the light — {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, often suddenly; accept another s explanation or decision. * /I did not approve of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw the light./ * /Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn t… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • see the light of day — {v. phr.} To be born or begun. * /The children visited the old house where their great grandfather first saw the light of day./ * /The party was a failure, and Mathilda wished her plan had never seen the light of day./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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