What is another word for had a notion?
Pronunciation: [hɐd ɐ nˈə͡ʊʃən] (IPA) 
When we say we "had a notion", we are usually referring to having an idea or a plan. There are several synonyms for this phrase that we can use to convey the same message in different ways. For example, we could say that we "had a thought", "had an inkling", "had a concept", or "had a notion in our head". Alternatively, we could express the same idea by saying that we "had a spark of inspiration", "had a flash of insight", or "had a eureka moment". No matter which of these expressions we choose, they all convey the same message - that we had a strong and valuable idea that we want to pursue.
