flash of inspiration

noun phrase

UK /flæʃ əv ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/

US /flæʃ əv ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/

A sudden bright idea that pops into your head.

While walking in the park, she had a flash of inspiration for her art project.

SYNONYMS

brainwave sudden idea spark of genius moment of insight eureka moment

RELATED WORDS

inspiration idea insight creativity imagination

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A brief moment when a creative solution appears unexpectedly.

The engineer's flash of inspiration led to a simpler design.

3. A quick burst of imaginative thought that helps solve a problem.

He got a flash of inspiration and fixed the broken toy in minutes.

4. A sudden clear understanding that comes without warning.

A flash of inspiration made her realize how to finish the story.