He decided to take the red pill and see the truth.
take the red pill
idiomTo perceive the world in its previously unknown, usually harsher, reality.
After researching how the industry really works, she felt like she had finally taken the red pill.
Once he took the red pill and understood the systemic corruption of his society, he could no longer ignore the uncomfortable reality of his daily life.
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bleed red ink
To suffer from severe net losses.
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clap one's hands red
To clap or applaud intensely.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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cut red tape
To reduce bureaucracy.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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horse pill
A medicinal pill which is very large in size and is therefore difficult for a person to swallow.