English Dictionary

wake up and smell the coffee

/ˈweɪk ʌp n̩ ˈsmɛl ðə ˈkɒfi/

verb

(idiomatic, US, informal) Often in the infinitive or imperative: to face reality and stop deluding oneself.

I think it's time for you to wake up and smell the coffee.

意味（1）

(idiomatic, US, informal) Often in the infinitive or imperative: to face reality and stop deluding oneself.

Your paper gains notice as an example of the use of English as it should not be written nor spoken. Wake up and smell the coffee.