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A check or review to make sure something is consistent, reasonable, etc. / (idiomatic) A wake-up call, reminder.

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reality check

Source Word

reality check

Noun

idiomatic

A check or review to make sure something is consistent, reasonable, etc. / (idiomatic) A wake-up call, reminder.

Japanese Meaning

現実が一貫して合理的かどうかを確認するためのチェックや見直し / 現実を直視させる衝撃的な呼びかけ、目覚めのきっかけ

Before we launch the campaign, let's do a reality check on the projected numbers.

キャンペーンを開始する前に、予測数値の現実性を確認しましょう。

Sense（1）

A check or review to make sure something is consistent, reasonable, etc.

Be sure to do a reality check on the idea before releasing it.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) A wake-up call, reminder.

That kid needs a reality check before he fails or drops out.

reality checks

（ plural ）