Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the penny drops
idiom
/ðə ˈpɛni drɒps/
Definition
The moment when someone finally understands or realizes something that has been confusing or unclear.
Examples
- After struggling with the math problem, the penny dropped, and she quickly solved it.
- He kept explaining it, and then suddenly, the penny dropped for her.
- Once he read the instructions again, the penny dropped about the process.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation in which a person suddenly comprehends something that was previously puzzling, often after some time or consideration.
Synonyms
- the light bulb goes on
- it clicks
- realization
