It took a moment for the news to sink in.
sink in
idiomTo become completely known, felt, or understood.
After she received the acceptance letter, it took a few hours for the reality of her success to sink in.
The gravity of the situation did not fully sink in until the final reports confirmed the extent of the damage.
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everything and the kitchen sink
Alternative form of everything but the kitchen sink.
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everything but the kitchen sink
Almost everything, whether needed or not.
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let that sink in
Used to urge someone to take ample time to fully process or comprehend a surprising, shocking, or impactful statement.
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sink of iniquity
A place where criminal activity is rife; a resort of criminals.