Usually means: Visual hallucination from sudden impact.
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verb:  (idiomatic) To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.
verb:  (figurative) To be reeling immediately after a sudden misfortune analogous to a blow.

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