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Shatter (someone's) illusions

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Translation shatter (someone's) illusions into russian

shatter (someone's) illusions
The reality of the situation soon shattered his illusions about the job.
Реальность ситуации вскоре разрушила его иллюзии о работе.

Definitions

To confront someone with the harsh reality or truth that contradicts their beliefs or expectations, thereby causing them to lose their naive or idealistic views.