eye opener

Example Sentences

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“When those guys initially slided, it was an eye-opener for the rest of the world, that a Caribbean nation could actually compete. They inspired us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

"The trip to Canada was an eye-opener, people realised there was ice hockey in Kenya and we were able to recruit more locals into the sport," said Mburu.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

“We've lived in Hull for 30 years, if not more. We've never seen something like this happening in the city. So, it was really an eye-opener – and scary.”

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

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