light at the end of the tunnel

Idioms  

1. The end of a difficult situation or task, the solution to a difficult problem. For example, It's taken three years to effect this merger, but we're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. This metaphoric expression dates from the 1800s, but became widespread only in the mid-1900s.

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Example Sentences

“There is light at the end of the tunnel as the surface cold front looks to clear the area late Friday and bring much appreciated improving weather conditions on Saturday and Sunday,” the National Weather Service said Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he had recently started to receive professional help and assured fans "there is light at the end of the tunnel".

From BBC

While he loves being with his parents, he said he could not "see a light at the end of the tunnel" when it comes to affording his own home.

From BBC

“But every time that we think there’s no light at the end of the tunnel, there’s hope. The carwasheros — they show up. There’s no other way.”

From Los Angeles Times

There isn’t yet light at the end of the tunnel.

From Barron's