reality check

An event or outcome that forces one to accept or reevaluate the reality of one's position or situation. I think the government's latest round of legislation is a reality check to those still holding onto the belief that they had lower-class citizens' best interests in mind. The loss against Scotland is bound to be a reality check for England that they need to rethink their strategy on the field.

reality check

An assessment to determine if one's circumstances or expectations conform to reality, as in Time for a reality check-wasn't this supposed to be a money-making enterprise? [Slang; second half of 1900s]

a reality check

COMMON A reality check is something that forces you to accept the truth of a situation. This defeat is a reality check after two victories against reasonably good opposition. Today's poll is a reality check for those who believe that the government faces certain defeat.

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释义	reality check reality check An event or outcome that forces one to accept or reevaluate the reality of one's position or situation. I think the government's latest round of legislation is a reality check to those still holding onto the belief that they had lower-class citizens' best interests in mind. The loss against Scotland is bound to be a reality check for England that they need to rethink their strategy on the field. See also: check, reality Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. reality check An assessment to determine if one's circumstances or expectations conform to reality, as in Time for a reality check-wasn't this supposed to be a money-making enterprise? [Slang; second half of 1900s] See also: check, reality The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a reality check COMMON A reality check is something that forces you to accept the truth of a situation. This defeat is a reality check after two victories against reasonably good opposition. Today's poll is a reality check for those who believe that the government faces certain defeat. See also: check, reality Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. See also: a reality check (one's) bearings (from) top to toe give your head a shake at (one's) doorstep at doorstep at expense at somebody's expense at someone's expense at (one's) expense References in periodicals archive "Both RCS and Singular.Live are excited to be working with Grabyo and providing a direct integration into Grabyo Producer" said Steven Heimbold, Co-Founder of Reality Check Systems. Grabyo unveils dynamic graphics for live broadcasts at NAB Coupled with the defeat at Bolton a few days earlier, it was a reality check in terms of how well Cardiff have done with the injury problems they have faced. View from the press box: Boxing Day blues provide Cardiff City with a reality check as Bluebirds lose unbeaten home record; Neil Warnock's side lost at the Cardiff City Stadium in the league for the first time since April The interruptions faced by drivers in Ford Reality Check are based upon the most prevalent and dangerous distractions for this age group, including those from smartphones and passengers. Time for a reality check? #DRIVETALKING Mosquito nets are not our basis for reality checks. We pretend we are a republic After the past months' rally, which was primarily driven by improving sentiment rather than improving fundamentals, we see it as a reality check and remain cautious. Cyclical metals: When good news isn't good news anymore A reality check on the state of private investment in South Asia shows that the region has fallen short of expectations. South Asia fastest growing region: WB report Reality check: A bigger mortgage means higher repayments. You're not alone if you need a loan It is reality check time, and we intend to evaluate precisely what the next steps will be," Kerry said. Kerry says U.S. is evaluating role in Middle East peace talks Scunthorpe 0 Wimbledon 0 SCUNTHORPE stretched their unbeaten run to 10 games under new boss Russ Wilcox, but he felt the result was a reality check for his League leaders. LEAGUE 2 Kingston: The punishing 161-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka was difficult to digest and a "reality check" for his side, stand-in skipper Virat Kohli said as India suffered its second successive defeat in the tri-series. The defeat is a reality check: Kohli WARREN GATLAND admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record yesterday. REALITY CHECK FOR LIONS SAYS COACH GATLAND; RUGBY UNION NORTHBORO - The Northboro Rotary Club and the Algonquin PTO sponsored a Reality Check program for sophomores on June 5. Reality Check; Students get real-world personal finance lessons This issue's Reality Check! theme developed from a discussion at our annual board meeting. Reality Check! Global Banking News-May 27, 2013--Danish central bank ask for reality check at biggest banks in country(C)2013 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk -Danish central bank ask for reality check at biggest banks in country
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