rude awakening

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Noun

rude awakening (plural rude awakenings)

  1. An unexpected discovery of an undesirable fact, especially one shattering high hopes or signifying the end of a comfortable situation.
    • 2011 September 27, Alistair Magowan, “Bayern Munich 2 - 0 Man City”, in BBC Sport:
      Mario Gomez scored twice as Manchester City were given a rude awakening by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
    • 2019 June 6, Julie McCaffrey, “Stacey Solomon says getting pre-baby body back is the ‘least of her worries’”, in Mirror.co.uk:
      Mums who expect blissful bonding times while baby breastfeeds and you snuggle up to take naps together are in for a rude awakening.

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