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Meaning of rude awakening | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch böses Erwachen
Español bajada de las nubes bajamiento de las nubes baldazo de realidad brusco despertar despertamiento rudo golpe duro
Français désillusion douche froide dur retour à la réalité
Polski kubeł zimnej wody zimny prysznic

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

rude boy rudeboy rudefem Rudeineh rudeling Rudely

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