To face reality; to stop deluding oneself; to become aware.
Wake up and smell the coffee! Unless you are extremely wealthy, the government doesn't care what you think.
To observe very closely.
When we were taking the test, the teacher watched us like a hawk to make sure that we weren't cheating.
To make weaker; to dilute.
The government has watered down the reports on global warming to make the problem seem less severe.
Inexperienced.
I don't think I want that young doctor performing heart surgery on me. He seems a little wet behind the ears.
In the end; ultimately.
When all is said and done, we may not have made a lot of money, but we had a lot of fun.
The entire thing; everything.
In the divorce, Max lost his kids, dog, house, car, timeshare property, the whole shebang.
Exceptionally well.
Mary passed the board exam with flying colors.
A person who appears innocent but really isn't.
Jane seems sweet, but watch out. She's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
To work very hard.
I've been working my butt off for years, but I have nothing to show for it.
