have an experience that causes one, suddenly and forcibly, to realize sth unpleasant or unwelcome

Unfortunately, we had a rude awakening; in order to
go to competition you need money, lots of money!  Google

With their citizens taken hostage in Iraq, Asian powers China and Japan
have had a rude awakening to the harsh realities of engaging with the world.  Google

In the early 1930’s Williston farmers had a rude awakening. Google

have reason to think that sth is likely to happen

Too many schools teach students to have an
idea that works in print, an idea that works in TV. Google

So if you have an idea that fits in one of those categories---and if
it's a new spin on existing ideas---you may have a wining race horse.  Google

I know that exchanging links in a big part of gaining popularity but I have
an idea that I think may add more value to these exchanges. Google

hav an impression, understanding of sth studied or explained to one

I have an idea of what Monday's schedule will look like for
whoever makes applicant decisions...  Google

Does anyone have an idea of how the gotdotnet menu was implemented? Google

Even if you have an idea of what colleges you are interested in attending, go through
this basic checklist of questions to make sure that they are appropriate. Google

have, as a young person, wisdom, caution, tastes... that are usually associated with mature or older people

You must remember that a Capricorn child has an old head on young shoulders. Google

He has an old head on young shoulders and has a chance of making a powerful impression on the global game.  Google

He hits very hard and has an old head on young shoulders, picking his punch's well and knowing just when to unleash a final fight ending volley of shots. Google

mít něčeho po krk

I've had it up to here with your low rise. Google

Over the last several months I have seen,
read and heard so much about politics that I have had it up to here! Google

I've had it up to here with e-mail!  google 

be stupid

Every time he opens his mouth,
he confirms our worst fears that he has nothing between his ears. Google

Dan has NOTHING between his ears
worth noting . Google

We have a runt as a Prime Minister, who has nothing between his ears, and we have
no armed services because our government has run them into the ground. Google

be allowed to express one´s opinion

It was then decided to burn the remains of the tree, but once again the Bookbinder had his say.  Google

Everbody has had his say about the Prague unification agreement. Google

Even Rush Limbaugh had his say, lambasting Cobain as a scruffy delinquent
who had fooled everybody and offed himself out of weakness. Google

have adequate evidence or justificationfor believing

The National Writers Union has reason to believe that KeepMedia
may be infringing on the works of freelance writers.  Google

Suppose that the government has reason to believe that a large company discriminates against women.  Google

The Department of Justice may start a lawsuit where it has reason to believe
that a creditor is engaged in a "pattern or practice" of discrimination. Google

not be able to stop thinking or talking about one particular thing

Everyone here has it on the brain.

 I guess that's why I have it on the brain.  Google

In fact, I'll probably have it on the brain for all of next month, too.  Google

not be able to stop thinking or talking about one particular thing

Everyone here has it on the brain. Google

She has it on the brain. Google

They have it on the brain.  Google

have sufficient intelligence to enable one to do sth

Any man who has the brains to think and the nerve to act for the benefit of the
people of the country is considered a radical. Google

Mr Howard has the brains and edginess to drag the Tories into the 21st century. Google

Miriam Santiago has the brains but she shows signs of emotional and mental instability at times. Google

have the ability to talk fluently and at length

Berlusconi has the gift of the gab that appeals to Italians. Google

He has the gift of the gab and can put people immediately at their ease. Google

Decide who has the gift of the gab to answer those impossible questions! Google

have knowledge of and skill in the use of a language or languages

 Has the gift of tongues served its purpose? Google

 If anyone today thinks he has the gift of tongues, he needs to deal with the
reality of that statement, and reconsider just what his gift is for. Google

The ability to understand what is said by the person who has the gift of tongues.  Google

be or seem to be more intelligent or know more than others

…its a woman who seeks truth, knows all answears are found within, and always strives to do her best. WebC

He knows all answers to your questions concerning safe solarium visits. WebC

She knows all answers and can give you advise on everything! WebC

difficult, needs lot of effort

You may have to remain with an unsatisfactory state of affairs through most of 1993, which means that any planned moves will prove heavy-going or much resented.  BNCI

He was heavy going. Google

Its only weakness is that it is a little heavy going at times, but this is because
it is dealing with tricky stuff! google