Skip to Content
English Club : Learn English : English Language Reference
Reference : Phrasal Verbs : Quizzes : Mixed 10 : dawn on

< Previous | Next >

dawn on

Meaning: If something dawns on you, you realize it, or become aware of it, for the first time.

For example:

  • dawn on sb At first I didn't realise who he was, but then it dawned on me. I was talking to Gerry's husband!

  • dawn on sb that It still hadn't dawned on Jimmy that the guy living next door was a drug dealer. He just thought the guy had lots of friends.

Quick Quiz:

Kelly was angry and upset after it dawned on her that
  1. her boyfriend was cheating on her
  2. the sun was coming up
  3. her family loved her

This entry is in the following categories: