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]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • 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