Meaning of the word "ray of light" in English

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ray of light

US /reɪ əv laɪt/
UK /reɪ əv laɪt/

Phrase

1.

a narrow beam of light

Example:
A single ray of light pierced through the clouds.
The sun cast a warm ray of light into the room.
2.

a small sign of hope or improvement in a difficult situation

Example:
Her smile was a welcome ray of light in the dark times.
The new treatment offered a ray of light to patients with the rare disease.