lightbulb moment

noun

UK /ˈlaɪt.bʌlb ˌməʊ.mənt/

US /ˈlaɪt.bʌlb ˌmoʊ.mənt/

A lightbulb moment is when you suddenly understand something or get a bright idea.

I had a lightbulb moment in math class and finally understood fractions.

SYNONYMS

flash of insight brainwave revelation aha moment sudden realization

RELATED WORDS

idea insight inspiration understanding discovery

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A moment of sudden clarity about a problem you have been stuck on.

While walking the dog, she had a lightbulb moment about how to fix the code.

3. A turning point when a new plan or solution becomes clear.

The team's lightbulb moment came during a brainstorming session.

4. A brief instant of creative inspiration.

His lightbulb moment led to a clever invention.