eye opener
Example Sentences
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Driving the freeways was an eye-opener for us at how clean they are: no trash, wood, tires, mattresses, etc.
From Seattle Times
One sports wagering expert said it could be an eye-opener for college sports.
From Seattle Times
Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., the commander of the Philippine Army, said that Russia’s attack on Ukraine served as an eye-opener.
From New York Times
“I just kept thinking, you don’t know me, I didn’t do anything to you. It was a real big eye-opener that people are just judging left and right.”
From Seattle Times
Another eye-opener in this mock is Philadelphia selecting Texas running back Bijan Robinson at No. 10, which would go against the grain for the Eagles.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
