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a wake-up call

Idiom Change

Meaning

an event that makes someone realize they need to change

Example Sentences

"Losing his job was a wake-up call for him."

Related Expressions

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completely exhausted or tired due to overwork

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To make the right moves to achieve success.

That’s for sure

Used to strongly confirm agreement

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to recover from a setback or failure

refresh one's memory

to help someone remember something

wear down

to gradually weaken someone or something