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eye opener

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eye opener
n. Informal
1. A startling or shocking revelation.
2. A drink of liquor taken to stimulate, especially upon awakening.
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Noun1.eye opener - an alcoholic drink intended to wake one up early in the morningeye opener - an alcoholic drink intended to wake one up early in the morning
drink - a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"
2.eye opener - something surprising and revealing
surprise - a sudden unexpected event


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