see daylight

verb3

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