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electric shock
This term describes a sudden, jarring experience that can be either physical or psychological. In its literal sense, it refers to the physiological reaction to an electrical current, often associated with danger, pain, or accidental contact with power sources. It is typically used in medical or safety contexts to describe the immediate impact on the nervous system.
When used metaphorically, the phrase describes a sudden event that forces a person or a group to realize a harsh truth or change their behavior abruptly. This usage carries a connotation of urgency and alarm, acting as a catalyst for immediate action or a sharp awakening from a state of complacency.
Meanings
Examples
Be careful with those frayed wires or you will get an electric shock.
I felt a small electric shock when I touched the doorknob.
The technician wore rubber gloves to avoid an electric shock.
Ouch, I just got a nasty electric shock from the toaster.
The sudden news of the bankruptcy acted as an electric shock to the entire board.
I need a real electric shock to wake me up from this lethargy.
The character was knocked unconscious by a powerful electric shock from the trap.
He suffered a severe electric shock while attempting to fix the fuse box.