Meaning of the word "light bulb moment" in English

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light bulb moment

US /laɪt bʌlb ˈmoʊ.mənt/

UK /laɪt bʌlb ˈmoʊ.mənt/

a moment of sudden realization, inspiration, or understanding

Example:

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After struggling with the math problem for hours, I had a sudden light bulb moment and knew how to solve it.

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Her presentation was full of interesting facts, but it was her final conclusion that gave me a real light bulb moment.

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