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make something click

make something suddenly clear

To make an idea or subject suddenly become easy to understand.

B2 common mostly spoken

expression

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Did the tutor's explanation help?

Yes, that example really made the whole topic click.

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Seeing the numbers on a chart made the theory click for me.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: The example made the idea click to me.

Say: The example made the idea click for me.

Use “for me” when an idea becomes clear to someone.

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How it fits in a sentence.

make something click; make something click for someone

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Seeing the numbers on a chart made the theory click for me.

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make something click

make something suddenly clear

“Seeing the numbers on a chart made the theory click for me.”

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