eye-opener

UK
/ˈaɪ ˌəʊpənə/
US
/ˈaɪ ˌoʊpənər/

Translations

eye-openernoun
eye-openers
pl
UK
/ˈaɪ ˌəʊpənə/
US
/ˈaɪ ˌoʊpənər/
The documentary was a real eye-opener for me.
Документальный фильм стал для меня настоящим откровением.
Traveling to a new country can be an eye-opener.
Путешествие в новую страну может стать настоящим открытием.

Definitions

eye-openernoun
An event, experience, or revelation that provides a sudden realization or understanding.
The documentary was an eye-opener, revealing the harsh realities of climate change.
A drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken early in the morning to wake someone up or to cure a hangover.
He started his day with an eye-opener to shake off the effects of the previous night's party.