"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?
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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.
— Mister Micawber
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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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.