He needs to come down to earth and face the facts.
come down to earth
idiomTo be brought back to reality; to emerge from a daydream.
After winning the lottery, he eventually had to come down to earth and return to his normal job.
The young dreamer finally came down to earth when the harsh realities of his new responsibilities became impossible to ignore.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.
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come along
To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.