common-usage

• Reality check

  A moment of confronting the truth or facts of a situation, especially when one's perception is overly optimistic or unrealistic.

• Sums it up perfectly

  This phrase signifies that a statement, description, or action accurately and completely captures the essence of a situation or idea, leaving no room for further explanation.

• All for naught

  To have exerted effort or resources without achieving any positive or desired outcome; to have been completely futile.