light at the end of the tunnel

light at the end of the tunnel

English 5 to 16 suggests some ways of finding light at the end of the tunnel.

From the Cambridge English Corpus

Although only 47 years old, she could see ‘ no light at the end of the tunnel ‘ and had begun to feel old and rejected.

From the Cambridge English Corpus

There is no light at the end of the tunnel.

From the Cambridge English Corpus

It seems to sum up all the essential aspects of hopelessness : no light at the end of the tunnel, the perception of a threatening uncertain future.

From the Cambridge English Corpus

There is light at the end of the tunnel.

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From the

However, it has now reached such gigantic proportions that the people are becoming restless as they see no light at the end of the tunnel.

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From the

They will accept sacrifices for years if need be, provided that they can see some light at the end of the tunnel.

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From the

I am happy that you have at least shown us a light at the end of the tunnel.

From Europarl Parallel Corpus – English

One may perhaps dare to imagine a light at the end of the tunnel, but the journey there will not be smooth.

From Europarl Parallel Corpus – English

However, there now seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel.

From Europarl Parallel Corpus – English

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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From the

There has been no light at the end of the tunnel on sanctions.

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From the

The expression has been heard from time to time that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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From the

No country can solve its economic problems if the people can see no light at the end of the tunnel.

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From the

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