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Rude awakening

"Rude awakening" in a Sentence (2 examples)

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

Mums who expect blissful bonding times while baby breastfeeds and you snuggle up to take naps together are in for a rude awakening.

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