road to damascus

• Phrase désignant une conversion, une révélation ou une prise de conscience soudaine et radicale qui transforme la vie d'une personne, issue du récit biblique de la conversion de Saul sur le chemin de Damas. Utilisée métaphoriquement pour évoquer un moment charnière de changement profond de croyances ou de perspective.

A phrase referring to a sudden, dramatic, and life-changing conversion or revelation, originating from the biblical story of Saul's transformation on the road to Damascus. It is used metaphorically to describe a pivotal moment of profound change in belief or perspective.

1. Sudden conversion or change of heartC1formal

   A dramatic and sudden change in one's beliefs, opinions, or course of action, often from negative to positive.

   Chemin de Damas

   • His decision to become a philanthropist was a real road to Damascus moment.
   • After years of opposition, she had a road to Damascus experience and embraced the new policy.
   • The CEO's road to Damascus came after the company's major scandal.