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Back to reality

returning to normal life after a pleasant experience (like a vacation) · the end of a good time

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You know that feeling when you've just returned from an epic vacation, but your inbox is overflowing, and laundry is piling up? 😩 This expression perfectly sums up that bittersweet moment of transitioning from paradise back to your everyday routine. It's often said with a sigh, a smile, or a dramatic eye-roll!

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