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

Kirby said her illness was a "real eye-opener" and gave her a new appreciation for life's simple moments as she got better.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

Sending in the Marines certainly was an eye-opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 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

‘Wolves won’t get him. That was an eye-opener, and no mistake! Nearly singed the hair off my head!’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien