How would you say it another way?
Wake up and smell the coffee.

Does it mean;

Wake up and see the facts.

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How would you say it another way?
Wake up and smell the coffee.

Does it mean;

Wake up and see the facts.

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No that's wrong, I missed the context I guess.

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No, don't include usual activities like smelling a coffee in saying something serious. Get up and get your hands dirty would do.

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"Wake up and smell the roses." is another way of saying it.

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yes, although it doesn't mean a physical waking up. "face reality" could be a good substitute.