Meanings
How to pronounce "reality check":
AU
A check or review to make sure something is consistent, reasonable, etc.
Example: "Be sure to do a reality check on the idea before releasing it."
A wake-up call; a reminder.
Example: "That kid needs a reality check before he fails or drops out."
Example Sentences
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After failing the exam, he needed a reality check about his study habits.
2
Her extravagant shopping spree gave her a much-needed reality check when she saw her credit card bill.
3
The lawyer's harsh cross-examination gave the witness a reality check about the seriousness of the situation.
4
Living on his own for the first time was a reality check for the teenager who realized the responsibilities that come with adulthood.
5
The company's declining profits were a reality check for the overly optimistic CEO.
