English / phrase
Back to reality
MEANING IN ENGLISH
the return to everyday responsibilities and routines following a vacation or pleasant break
In context
01
Returning to a desk piled with pending assignments on Monday was an abrupt wake-up call that it was back to reality.
02
After a relaxing week at the beach, heading to the grocery store and paying bills brought her right back to reality.
Synonyms
Return to routine,back to the daily grind,return to normalcy
Antonyms
Carefree vacation,fantasy getaway,holiday escape
Collocations
Abruptly back to reality,plunge back to reality,harsh back to reality