eureka moment
nounUK /jʊˈriːkə ˈməʊmənt/
US /jʊˈriːkə ˈmoʊmənt/
A eureka moment is the exciting time when you suddenly understand something or get a great idea.
She had a eureka moment in the bath and finally solved the puzzle.
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2. A sudden solution to a difficult problem.
The scientist's eureka moment came after months of failed tests.
3. A moment of sudden clarity about a personal truth.
He had a eureka moment and realized he wanted to be a teacher.
4. An unexpected moment of understanding during a lesson.
The class had a eureka moment when the teacher showed the trick.