eye opener

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“When those guys initially slided, it was an eye-opener for the rest of the world, that a Caribbean nation could actually compete. They inspired us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

In 1991, we had our first breeding pairs and that was really an eye-opener because we thought 'well, this can be successful'.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

"This week has been a great eye-opener to just when I'm happy and expressive and myself," Raducanu said.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

Michelle Avary, also of Menlo Park, works for a Swedish-owned trucking company and said it has been an eye-opener to see how Swedish people work.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Still, the interview was an eye-opener for black readers.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson