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Idioms  

1. Understanding came at last, as in They couldn't figure out where they went wrong, but then the light dawned—they'd turned right instead of left. This expression transfers the beginning of dawn to human perception. [c. 1800]

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Example Sentences

At last this century of light dawned, the realities shone forth, and the mysteries long hidden from human vision were revealed.

From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá

When light dawned the horrible objects disappeared to some extent, and by a terrible effort I was able to control my mind, and reason on my condition.

From Fifteen Years in Hell by Benson, Luther