fall into place
Meaning: To become suddenly clear and fully understood when separate elements finally align.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: The Absurd
Origin: The image is of scattered puzzle pieces or objects dropping into their correct positions, creating a complete picture.
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