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UK//wɛn ɔːl ˈʌðə laɪts ɡoʊ aʊt//US//wɛn ɔl ˈʌðər laɪts ɡoʊ aʊt//

Meaning of When all other lights go out

A phrase describing a time when hope seems lost or diminished.

In simple words: When nothing else remains bright or hopeful.

When all other lights go out in a sentence

  • She felt most alive when all other lights go out, finding strength within.
  • It's in moments like these, when all other lights go out, that true character is revealed.
  • When all other lights go out, sometimes we must light our own path.

How to use When all other lights go out

This phrase is often used in metaphorical contexts to express a sense of hopelessness. It's suitable for literary or emotional discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a dark room where only a single light remains — it stands out when all other lights are gone.

Related words

Collocations with When all other lights go out

  • when all else fails
  • in the darkness
  • finding light in darkness

Synonyms for When all other lights go out

  • when hope fades
  • in dire situations
  • when everything seems lost

Opposites of When all other lights go out

  • when all other lights are bright
  • when hope remains

Common mistakes with When all other lights go out

  • Used too literally instead of metaphorically.
  • Confused with similar phrases like 'when the going gets tough'.
  • Misunderstood as a common idiom rather than a descriptive phrase.

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What does When all other lights go out mean?

When nothing else remains bright or hopeful.

What is the definition of When all other lights go out?

A phrase describing a time when hope seems lost or diminished.

How do you use When all other lights go out in a sentence?

She felt most alive when all other lights go out, finding strength within.

Can you give another example of When all other lights go out?

It's in moments like these, when all other lights go out, that true character is revealed.

What are synonyms for When all other lights go out?

Common alternatives include when hope fades, in dire situations, when everything seems lost.

What is the opposite of When all other lights go out?

Opposite meanings include when all other lights are bright, when hope remains.

What words go with When all other lights go out?

It commonly pairs with when all else fails, in the darkness, finding light in darkness.

What are common mistakes when using When all other lights go out?

Used too literally instead of metaphorically. Confused with similar phrases like 'when the going gets tough'. Misunderstood as a common idiom rather than a descriptive phrase.

How do you pronounce When all other lights go out?

US: //wɛn ɔl ˈʌðər laɪts ɡoʊ aʊt//, UK: //wɛn ɔːl ˈʌðə laɪts ɡoʊ aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use When all other lights go out?

This phrase is often used in metaphorical contexts to express a sense of hopelessness. It's suitable for literary or emotional discussions.