wake up and smell the coffee
idiomPart ofcoffee
wake up and smell the coffee — idiom
1. Used to tell someone to recognize the true facts of a situation, especially when
1.idiom
Definition
Used to tell someone to recognize the true facts of a situation, especially when they are unpleasant.
Example
Maya told her brother to wake up and smell the coffee about his failing business.
If you think the project is going well, wake up and smell the coffee—we're behind schedule.