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take the red pill

idiom
Meaning

To perceive the world in its previously unknown, usually harsher, reality.


Examples
SIMPLE

He decided to take the red pill and see the truth.

CONTEXTUAL

After researching how the industry really works, she felt like she had finally taken the red pill.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bleed red ink

    To suffer from severe net losses.

  2. 02

    clap one's hands red

    To clap or applaud intensely.

  3. 03

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  4. 04

    cut red tape

    To reduce bureaucracy.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    give and take

    A process of compromise or accommodation.

  7. 07

    give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

    Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

  8. 08

    horse pill

    A medicinal pill which is very large in size and is therefore difficult for a person to swallow.

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