occur to one
occur to (one)
To be (suddenly) realized by one; to come into one's mind. It occurs to me that I never explained why we need these extra computers. Did it ever occur to you that maybe I was trying to do you a favor?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
occur to one
Come to mind, as in It never occurred to me that he might refuse. [Early 1600s]
See also: occur, one
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- occur
- occur to
- occur to (one)
- final fling
- (from) top to toe
- (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked
- (one's) day in court
- (one's) old man
- (one's) old lady
- (one's) jig is up