wake up and smell the coffee

成語所屬單字coffee

wake up and smell the coffee — 慣用語

1. Used to tell someone to recognize the true facts of a situation, especially when

1.慣用語
釋義

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Used to tell someone to recognize the true facts of a situation, especially when they are unpleasant.

例句

Maya told her brother to wake up and smell the coffee about his failing business.

If you think the project is going well, wake up and smell the coffee—we're behind schedule.