harsh reminder
Frequency: 6.99.9 per million words
an unkind or cruel reminder
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Examples (10)
- The economic downturn served as a harsh reminder of financial instability.
- His failure was a harsh reminder that hard work doesn't always guarantee success.
- The accident was a harsh reminder of the dangers of speeding.
- Losing the game was a harsh reminder that they needed to practice more.
- Her blunt words were a harsh reminder of his past mistakes.
- The sudden cold snap was a harsh reminder that winter was approaching.
- For many, the pandemic was a harsh reminder of human vulnerability.
- The company's bankruptcy served as a harsh reminder of market volatility.
- Seeing the empty house was a harsh reminder of what he had lost.
- The teacher's strict grading was a harsh reminder to pay attention to details.