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eye–opener
noun eye–open·er \ˈī-ˌōp-nər, -ˌō-pə-\
: something that shows or teaches you something in a surprising way
Full Definition of EYE-OPENER
1
: a drink intended to wake one up
2
: something startling, surprising, or enlightening <her biography is a real eye–opener>
— eye–open·ing \-niŋ\ adjective
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First Known Use of EYE-OPENER
1817
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