a reality check

Translations
проверка реальности
After the failure of the project, the team had a reality check.
После провала проекта команда получила проверку реальности.
Definitions
A reality check is an assessment or evaluation of a situation that helps to clarify the true state of affairs, often contrasting with one's expectations or beliefs.
Words
a

article or possessive pronoun
некий
reality

noun
реальность
check

noun
проверка