📚 noun • entry_id 53120
rude awakening
Meanings (ES + gloss)
bajada de las nubes • bajamiento de las nubes • baldazo de realidad • brusco despertar • despertamiento rudo • golpe duro
An unexpected discovery of an undesirable fact, especially one shattering high hopes or signifying the end of a comfortable situation.
Mario Gomez scored twice as Manchester City were given a rude awakening by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Mums who expect blissful bonding times while baby breastfeeds and you snuggle up to take naps together are in for a rude awakening.
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