Definition:
A "ray of light" is a narrow beam or column of light that comes from a source, like the sun or a lamp. You can think of it as a straight line made of light.
In a more advanced context, "ray of light" can be used metaphorically to symbolize hope or positivity. For example: - "After a long week of challenges, receiving good news was like a ray of light in the darkness."
The phrase "ray of light" does not have direct variants, but you can use related words: - Ray (noun): A straight line of light. - Light (noun): Something that makes things visible.
While "ray of light" is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs, you might encounter these related expressions: - "A glimmer of hope": This means a small sign that something positive may happen. - "Light at the end of the tunnel": This idiom means that there is hope or a positive outcome after a long period of difficulty.
A "ray of light" can refer to both a physical phenomenon and a metaphor for hope.