Jaleh Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
"Cauchy’s first profession was as a military
engineer, but he “saw the light” and later
abandoned engineering for mathematics."
What does "see the light" mean?
engineer, but he “saw the light” and later
abandoned engineering for mathematics."
What does "see the light" mean?
Top answer
jaleh What does "see the light" mean? realized the truth of a situation 44. to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed: Her father didn't want her to attend an out-of-town college, but he finally saw the light.
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jalehWhat does "see the light" mean?realized the truth of a situation
44. to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed:
Her father didn't want her to attend an out-of-town college, but he finally saw the light.
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