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Idiom: Dawn On

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To occur to somebody; to be realized.

Example: "It finally dawned on him that he could automate the process instead of doing it by hand each time."

Example Sentences

1
The reality of the situation began to dawn on me as I listened to her story.
2
As the day progressed, the enormity of the task began to dawn on him.
3
As I read the last chapter of the book, the truth finally began to dawn on me.
4
The meaning of her words didn't immediately dawn on him, but after a few moments, he understood.

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