Kelimenin çevirisi "Penny drop"

The penny drop

/ðə pˈɛni dɹˈɒp/

/ðə pˈɛni dɹˈɑːp/

the penny drop

DEYIM

jetonu düşmek

used to say that a person has finally understood or realized something

What is the origin of the idiom "the penny drops" and when to use it?

The idiom "the penny drops" is believed to have originated from the concept of old mechanical slot machines or coin-operated devices. In such machines, a penny or coin would physically drop into a slot or mechanism to activate or unlock a particular outcome. The phrase represents the moment when the coin drops and triggers a realization or understanding in a person's mind. It is commonly used when someone finally comprehends a concept, recognizes the truth about a situation, or perceives the implications of a statement or action.

Example

It took a while, but when he finally connected the information he had been gathering, the penny dropped, and he realized the extent of the problem.

The team had been struggling to come up with a solution, but during the brainstorming session, a brilliant idea struck one of them, and the penny dropped.