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mugged by reality

idiom

Of a person, having experienced a sudden, harsh, confrontation with the truth or reality of a situation.

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Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    bite of the reality sandwich

    A wake-up call, a reality check.

  2. 02

    break reality

    To reach or experience a nonordinary state of consciousness, especially when using psychedelics.

  3. 03

    reality check

    A wake-up call; a reminder.

  4. 04

    reality distortion field

    The persuasive ability of a leader or entrepreneur, especially in misleading or convincing others in order to promote a product or service.

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