experience a flash

Frequency: 6.06.2 per million words

To undergo a sudden emotion or idea.

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Examples (10)

  • I experienced a sudden flash of inspiration while walking.
  • She experienced a brief flash of anger at his comment.
  • He experienced an unexpected flash of recognition when he saw her.
  • The writer experienced a brilliant flash of creativity at midnight.
  • During meditation, I experienced a rare flash of enlightenment.
  • She experienced a momentary flash of doubt about her decision.
  • The student experienced a sudden flash of understanding during the lecture.
  • He experienced an intense flash of jealousy watching them together.
  • The artist experienced a powerful flash of vision for her next painting.
  • I experienced a quick flash of panic when I couldn't find my keys.