0 signs of improvement in a situation that has been bad for a long time, or signs that a long and difficult piece of work is almost finished: --
As finals approached, she felt that at last she could see the light at the end of the tunnel.
1 hope of success, happiness, or help after a long period of difficulty: --
No country can solve its economic problems if the people can see no light at the end of the tunnel.
The expression has been heard from time to time that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
There has been no light at the end of the tunnel on sanctions.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
There is light at the end of the tunnel!
However, there now seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel.
One may perhaps dare to imagine a light at the end of the tunnel, but the journey there will not be smooth.
I am happy that you have at least shown us a light at the end of the tunnel.