difference between "didn't CROSS MY MIND" , "didn't COME TO MY MIND" and "didn't OCCUR TO ME" ? what's the difference between - it didn't cross my mind that... - it didn't come to my mind that... - it didn't occur to me that... The meaning I am looking for is like something that I haven't thought of it, because I forgot. e.g 1) I was taking a bus and ____________ that the avenue was blocked due to the new year's eve so I had to take the train to get home. e.g 2) I was trying to get there quickly but what really didn't _________ that the bus doesn't stop in that stop. I'll be very glad if you can tell me the differences in usage of the sentences above. Thanks in advance and happy holidays!!!