Meaning of the word "open someone's eyes" in English
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open someone's eyes
US /ˈoʊpən ˈsʌmˌwʌnz aɪz/
UK /ˈoʊpən ˈsʌmˌwʌnz aɪz/
Idiom
1.
to make someone realize the truth about a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one, that they had not understood or known before
Example:
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Traveling abroad really opened my eyes to different cultures.
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The documentary opened her eyes to the harsh realities of poverty.
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