wake up and smell the ashes

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wake up and smell the ashes

  1. (rare) Synonym of wake up and smell the coffee
    • 1995, The Living Church - Volume 210, page 19:
      It's time to wake up and smell the ashes. It is time to start constructing a new vision of ministry for all Christians, lay and ordained.
    • 2005, David S. J. Hodgson, Half-Life 2: Prima Official Game Guide, page 2:
      The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So, wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes.
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