Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “the penny (has) dropped“ and its meaning is “used to say that someone has finally realised or understood something”.
Example Sentence: It is good news that the penny has finally dropped. The way Boris Johnson has tried to cling on to power for the last few days has been deplorably selfish; he has made the Conservative party and, even worse, the country, a laughing stock. Better late than never…
This phrase is present in The Guardian article Boris Johnson is resigning. What now? Our panel’s verdict and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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