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I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only practice English but also gain a broader perspective on the world.
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It dawned on me
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It dawned on me
means I slowly realized or understood something important. The understanding arrives gently
Examples:
1- I kept feeling strangely sad after saying goodbye to my students… and then it dawned on me — I hadn’t just lost a job; I had lost the connection and routine we built together.
2- For a long time, I thought I was exhausted from work. But later it dawned on me that I was actually emotionally drained from always trying to be strong for others.
Hello and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is about a quiet moment of realization. The expression is: “It dawned on me.”
Imagine this: You go through something confusing. At first, you don't really understand how you feel. But later — maybe during a walk, or while washing the dishes — something becomes clear inside you. That’s when it dawns on you.
What does it mean?“It dawned on me” means I slowly realized or understood something important. The understanding arrives gently — like sunrise, not like thunder.
examples
🔹 “I kept feeling strangely sad after saying goodbye to my students… and then it dawned on me — I hadn’t just lost a job; I had lost the connection and routine we built together.”
🔹 “For a long time, I thought I was exhausted from work. But later it dawned on me that I was actually emotionally drained from always trying to be strong for others.”
🔹 “I spent years trying to prove I was strong and independent. But one day it dawned on me — being strong doesn’t mean carrying everything alone.” ← ‘It dawned on me’ isn't a loud realization. It’s a quiet moment when clarity gently settles in.
Now Your question: What has recently dawned on you — something you didn’t notice at first but later felt deeply?
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