Meaning of the word "the penny drops" in English
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the penny drops
US /ðə ˈpɛni drɑps/
UK /ðə ˈpɛni drɑps/
Idiom
1.
used to say that someone has finally understood something, especially after a period of not understanding
Example:
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It took him a while, but then the penny dropped and he realized his mistake.
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I kept explaining, but it wasn't until I drew a diagram that the penny dropped.
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