wake up and smell the coffee

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1.
American EnglishBritish Englishinformalcolloquialidiomatic
- To become aware of the true facts of a situation; to recognize reality often after being mistaken or naive.
- To stop ignoring unpleasant truths and face the consequences or practicalities of a situation.
2.
American EnglishBritish Englishinformalimperative
- Used as an admonition urging someone to pay attention, be realistic, or change their misguided behavior.

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