"light-bulb moment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: light-bulb moments [plural]
Etymology: From light bulb + moment. Etymology templates: {{af|en|light bulb|moment}} light bulb + moment Head templates: {{en-noun}} light-bulb moment (plural light-bulb moments)
  1. (informal) A moment of enlightenment, inspiration or sudden realization. Tags: informal Synonyms: eureka moment
    Sense id: en-light-bulb_moment-en-noun-5MU9813i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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