burst someone's bubble

phrase

informal : to cause someone to suddenly realize that something believed, trusted, or admired is not really true, good, etc.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but the job is not really that exciting.
I hate to burst your bubble high school seniors, but, for most of you, the dreaded cafeteria food isn't going to get any better.Sarah Tarr

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“Burst someone's bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20someone%27s%20bubble. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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