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Rude awakening

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  1. 1
    An unexpected discovery of an undesirable fact, especially one shattering high hopes or signifying the end of a comfortable situation.

    "Mario Gomez scored twice as Manchester City were given a rude awakening by Bayern Munich in the Champions League."

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