Damascene conversion
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Etymology
From the conversion of St. Paul to Christianity on the road to Damascus.
Noun
Damascene conversion (plural Damascene conversions)
- A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.
- 2022 May 4, Anthony Lambert, “A revolution in ticketing”, in RAIL, number 956, page 33:
- But unless there is a Damascene conversion in the Treasury, the chances of the UK Government following suit currently look slim.
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