Today’s phrase is a little surprising…

It was a real eye opener: When you are surprised at {+}some news about something or someone. When you learn new knowledge that surprises you.

Example:

• Two ladies are standing in a street, one turns to the other and says ‘Did you know about that girl at number 20? She burnt all her boyfriend’s clothes.’

• ‘Yes’, replied the other woman ‘well he was cheating on her’.

• ‘I didn’t know that at the time’ replied the other woman ‘it was a real eye opener‘. I just thought they just had a major arguement, or he smelt, or something!’

Homework:

• Look out for things in the books and newspapers you read, where someone finds out something that gives them a bit of a surprise.

• Or perhaps, there is something that has happened in your own life that made you think it was a real eye opener. Please do share your stories in the comments below.

Important Note: The Queen’s English School can teach you many, many English phrases. So many, that you will exclaim it was a real eye opener!