eye-opener

noun

1. something startling or revealing

2. an alcoholic drink taken early in the morning

Example Sentences

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

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Christian Weaver, a barrister who represented Awaab Ishak's family during the inquest, describes the case as an "eye-opener" - in particular, hearing how persistently the family had tried to get help.

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"Even just trying to negotiate getting round the set in the wheelchair has been a real eye-opener for me, so to hear Martin's own stories about how his life has changed has been really helpful and also humbling."

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Kirby said her illness was a "real eye-opener" and gave her a new appreciation for life's simple moments as she got better.

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I've learnt to love my scars, love my indent and love sharing my story, because it is such an eye-opener for people going through the same thing.

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Related Words

• epiphany 
• shocker