eye opener

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Christian Weaver, a barrister who represented Awaab Ishak's family during the inquest, describes the case as an "eye-opener" - in particular, hearing how persistently the family had tried to get help.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

Sending in the Marines certainly was an eye-opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

"This week has been a great eye-opener to just when I'm happy and expressive and myself," Raducanu said.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

Michelle Avary, also of Menlo Park, works for a Swedish-owned trucking company and said it has been an eye-opener to see how Swedish people work.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

“I read your book years ago. The Mating Habits of the Common Draccus. Quite the eye-opener for a young man with his head full of stories.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss