Definition of "see daylight" in English

Verb

1. To reach an understanding of something previously obscure; to arrive at a solution to a problem.

2. To near completion of a lengthy task.

   • I've been cataloguing my stamp album all weekend; now finally I'm beginning to see daylight.

3. To become exposed to view; to be seen.

   • I have a lot of old junk in the attic that hasn't seen daylight for years.
   • The report was suppressed and never saw daylight.

4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see see,‎ daylight.