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Meanings of rude awakening in English

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Usage of rude awakening in English
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It was a rude awakening that stopped him from sleeping, he said.
Radio NZ
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Senator Feargal Quinn had a rude awakening yesterday - his 60th birthday.
The Irish Times
3
Dublin Market:It's been a rude awakening for players in the Irish stock market.
The Irish Times
4
But the evening of the third day brought a rude awakening.
The Secret Adversary
5
Another rude awakening follows when his boss reveals a corrupt agenda.
Reuters
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Methven resident Liz McMillan said the shake was a rude awakening.
Radio NZ
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Well, if you think that, you're in for a rude awakening, aren't you?
Hearts of grey
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But on one such day it had a very rude awakening.
Carette of Sark
9
But throughout I longed for more mysterious dreaming, less rude awakening.
The Guardian
10
But from this dream there was to be a rude awakening.
The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 / Narrated in Connexi...
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It was a pretty rude awakening to Congress, warts and all.
Reuters
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As I got older, I was in for a rude awakening.
BBC
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Finally, a steep ascent brought us to our destination with a rude awakening.
The Argosy, Vol. 51, No. 5, May, 1891
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Investors who confuse France for Germany could face a rude awakening.
Reuters
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A rude awakening lies in wait for the current cheery consensus.
The Irish Times
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Which up-and-coming reality starlet is in for a rude awakening?
L.a. candy
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