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ryanribeiro

Jan. 2, 2025

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To dawn on

It took him 3 years to dawn on him what did he do wrong.

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riddlememiss

Jan. 3, 2025

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It took him 3 years to dawn on him what did he do wrong.


It took him 3 years to dawn on him what did he doid wrong. It took 3 years to dawn on him what he did wrong.

It took him 3 years to dawn on himfor him to realize that what did he do wrong. It took 3 years for him to realize that what did he do wrong.

"dawn on him" is usually used when someone comes to a realization in the present moment. For example, "It dawned on him that what he did was wrong." This expression might not work if its talking about a gradual realization over three years.

It took him 3three years to dawn on him what did he do wrongfor what he did wrong to dawn on him. It took three years for what he did wrong to dawn on him.

You could also say "It took three years for him to realize what he had done wrong."

It took him 3 years to dawn on him what did he do wrongfor what he did wrong to dawn on him. It took 3 years for what he did wrong to dawn on him.

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