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Today's Expressions

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to be brought down to earth

to face reality · to become humble after being overly confident

What's the situation?

You know those moments when someone's a bit too full of themselves, or has really unrealistic expectations? This expression is perfect for when reality hits, hard or gently, and makes them see things more clearly. It's about having a humbling experience!

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to burst your bubble

to tell someone something that makes them feel less happy or excited · to ruin someone's good mood or positive expectation

What's the situation?

Imagine your friend is super hyped about a new plan, but you know it's not going to work out. You use this expression when you have to gently (or sometimes not-so-gently) tell someone something that will probably deflate their excitement or expectations. 😬 It's like popping a perfectly formed soap bubble of joy with a pin of reality! 💥