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Aprire gli occhi

To open one's eyes

Literal Translation

"To open one's eyes"

What it means

To open one's eyes. Used when someone or something makes you realize the truth about a situation you were previously unaware of.

Example in context

"Quella esperienza mi ha aperto gli occhi sulla realtà."

"That experience opened my eyes to reality."

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