Meaning of 'The penny dropped'
What does the saying 'The penny dropped' mean?
Idiom: The penny dropped
Meaning:
When the penny drops, someone belatedly understands something that everyone else has long since understood.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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