light at the end of the tunnel
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In North American English, this idiom typically means:
hope that a difficult situation will soon end
a positive result from a difficult situation
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(definition 1) “I know that things have been very tough for you recently, but don’t worry, there is still light at the end of the tunnel. After all, once you graduate you will no longer have to study for a ton of exams and be expected to do endless piles of homework. You will be able to finally work in the position that you have been dreaming of for so long! Plus, we have that graduation trip to Barbados planned!”
(definition 2) “After so much waiting, I was starting to believe that there was no light at the end of the tunnel, but then I received my new ID in the mail! I am now a permanent resident of Canada! I am so excited!”
Are you going through a difficult time right now? What light do you see at the end of the tunnel? Practice using this idiom by letting me know in the comments below.
