bust (one's) bubble

bust (one's) bubble

To bring someone back to reality, especially if they are dreaming or fantasizing about something unrealistic. An informal variant of "burst one's bubble." Look, I hate to bust your bubble, but there is no way you're getting into Harvard! You're a C student!
See also: bubble, bust
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • burst (one's) bubble
  • burst bubble
  • burst somebody's bubble
  • burst someone's bubble
  • bring (one) back to reality
  • bring back to reality
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • (one's) jig is up
  • bring somebody/come down to earth
  • come down to earth