Failing the test was a tough bite of the reality sandwich.
bite of the reality sandwich
idiomA wake-up call, a reality check.
When he saw his bank balance after the vacation, he finally took a bite of the reality sandwich.
The sudden loss of his job served as a bitter bite of the reality sandwich, forcing him to reconsider his long-term financial plans.
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air sandwich
A strategy that has high-level direction and low-level operations, but little in the middle.
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all bark and no bite
Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.
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bite me
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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bite my ass
Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.
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bite my shiny metal ass
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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bite of the cherry
A chance; an attempt at something, especially something that can or should only be done once.
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bite off
To accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.
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bite off more than one can chew
To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.