Example sentences of "have a bright idea " in BNC.
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| 1 | Here the shapes of the characters ' mouths show that they are happy , sad , puzzled or ‘ miffed ’ , a black cloud over the head indicates that the character is feeling defeated or depressed , the lighted electric-bulb over the head indicates that the character has a bright idea , or the exclamation mark over the head shows that the character is amazed . |
| 2 | Typically , someone has a bright idea and decides to put it into play . |
| 3 | Allen studied the Neolithic revolution and became convinced that it was not a matter of someone having a bright idea and beginning to plant seeds . |
| 4 | Then I had a bright idea — why not go home to see if any more rubbish was available . |
| 5 | Someone had a bright idea — ‘ let's put 'em round our necks . ’ |
| 6 | Then Derek had a bright idea : why not look inside the baler ? |