It was a real eye opener
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!
