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Light at the end of the tunnel vs Light in the end of the tunnel

The correct phrase is 'light at the end of the tunnel.' This is a common expression that conveys hope or the prospect of improvement after a difficult or challenging period. 'Light in the end of the tunnel' is not a standard phrase in English.
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Light at the end of the tunnel

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey hope or the prospect of improvement after a difficult period.

This phrase is used metaphorically to indicate that there is hope or relief after a challenging situation. It implies that a difficult period will eventually come to an end.

Examples:

  • I know things are tough right now, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • After months of hard work, I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
  • The team faced many obstacles, but they never lost sight of the light at the end of the tunnel.
  • The patient remained optimistic, believing that there was a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • Even in the darkest times, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • Light at the end of the tunnel, all right.
  • We do see light at the end of the tunnel.
  • Only thing that's changed is he's starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
  • Maybe this economic success will show other Europeans that even in a really deep crisis there is light at the end of the tunnel.
  • However, there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
  • The clause on post-Nice developments, for all its exaggerated and wholly inaccurate eulogy of the Treaty, does give some light at the end of the tunnel, to quote my friend Mr Hänsch.
  • But I think, you know, I did see light at the end of the tunnel, and it wasn't a train.
  • Paul's just come through a very serious illness so there's always light at the end of the tunnel.
  • There was supposed to be a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • This spring, the European Council has proven that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • There is some light at the end of the tunnel, but we must not underestimate the problems.
  • We are now seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.
  • I am happy that you have at least shown us a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • That has been very disappointing up until now, but with less than two years to go perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel.
  • They know that, without a strong, productive and efficient public sector, there is no light at the end of the tunnel.
  • I can't believe I'm actually looking at the light at the end of the tunnel.
  • I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
  • No, the light at the end of the tunnel is the train that's speeding towards them. I'm just trying to pull them off the tracks.
  • And there's no way of telling anybody about the light at the end of the tunnel.
  • I hope that we will manage to find a permanent solution and that they will soon be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Light in the end of the tunnel

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'at' is the appropriate choice in this expression.

  • There's a light at the end of the tunnel named Jesus Christ.
  • Saddam can arrange for the often quoted light at the end of the tunnel by not obstructing the investigation any further.
  • Light at the end of the tunnel, all right.
  • Only thing that's changed is he's starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
  • We do see light at the end of the tunnel.
  • I found a light in the tunnel at the end
  • But I think, you know, I did see light at the end of the tunnel, and it wasn't a train.
  • Paul's just come through a very serious illness so there's always light at the end of the tunnel.
  • Maybe this economic success will show other Europeans that even in a really deep crisis there is light at the end of the tunnel.
  • After a dark, repressive decade, there is light at the end of the tunnel again for society in Kosovo.
  • There was supposed to be a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • This spring, the European Council has proven that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • There has to be a clear light at the end of the tunnel.
  • There is some light at the end of the tunnel, but we must not underestimate the problems.
  • We are now seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.
  • Fortunately, on some issues like EUROPOL and the convention on crossing frontiers, there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel.
  • I am happy that you have at least shown us a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • That has been very disappointing up until now, but with less than two years to go perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel.
  • They know that, without a strong, productive and efficient public sector, there is no light at the end of the tunnel.
  • However, there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

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