burst someone's bubble
burst (one's) bubble
To bring someone back to reality, especially if they are dreaming or fantasizing about something unrealistic. Look, I hate to burst your bubble, but there is no way you're getting into Harvard! You're a C student!
See also: bubble, burst
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
burst someone's bubble
If someone or something bursts your bubble, they stop you being so happy or satisfied. A terrible defeat in Saturday's match burst their bubble. Costa burst her bubble, telling her that her boyfriend had been arrested.
See also: bubble, burst
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
burst someone's bubble
shatter someone's illusions about something or destroy their sense of well-being.See also: bubble, burst
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- burst (one's) bubble
- burst bubble
- burst somebody's bubble
- bust (one's) bubble
- bring (one) back to reality
- bring back to reality
- bring somebody/come down to earth
- come down to earth
- get your head out of the clouds
- Get your head out of the clouds!