Sudden Thought

B1 8+

Collocations of sudden thought

sudden thought
Frequency: 80 %

A sudden thought crossed her mind and she decided to call her old friend.

sudden realization
Frequency: 70 %

A sudden realization dawned on him as he read the letter.

sudden inspiration
Frequency: 65 %

The artist had a sudden inspiration and painted a masterpiece.

sudden urge
Frequency: 50 %

She felt a sudden urge to travel and booked a flight the same day.

sudden panic
Frequency: 45 %

He experienced a sudden panic when he realized he had lost his wallet.

Idiomatic Expressions for sudden thought

  • Phrase: In a moment of inspiration, a sudden thought occurred to me
    Meaning: To have a moment of clarity or insight
    Usage: In a moment of inspiration, a sudden thought occurred to me that I should pursue my passion for painting.