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light bulb moment
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a moment when a good idea or solution comes to one's mind
What is the origin of the idiom "light bulb moment" and when to use it?
The idiom "light bulb moment" originates from the concept of a light bulb turning on and producing light when electricity flows through it. This phrase is used to highlight a moment of sudden realization or insight when a person grasps a concept, solves a problem, or understands something that they could not before. It signifies the transition from confusion or ignorance to clarity and understanding.
例
During the meeting, he had a light bulb moment and came up with a brilliant solution to the company's financial challenges.
The professor's explanation was so clear that it triggered a light bulb moment, and I finally understood the complex theory.
After hours of struggling with the math problem, she had a light bulb moment and solved it in seconds.
