| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Quit denying the obvious" | ||
| "Stop denying the obvious!" (2 wds.) | ||
| “Let’s be real” | New York Times | 09 Nov 2021 |
| 'Look at the facts!' | Jonesin | 31 Mar 2020 |
| "Let's be honest!" | USA Today | 28 Oct 2016 |
| 'Let's be honest ...' | The Washington Post | 02 Jul 2016 |
| 'Look at the facts!' | Wall Street Journal | 13 Mar 2015 |
| "Look at the facts!" | ||
| Come out of denial | ||
| "Look at the facts!" | ||
| "Let's be honest!" | ||
| Accept reality | ||
| Accept reality | ||
| "Let's be honest ..." | ||
| Accept the situation | ||
| "Get real!" | ||
| Accept the situation | ||
| Accept the truth | ||
| Accept the truth | ||
| "Wake up!" | ||
| "Accept the situation!" | ||
| "Let's be honest" | ||
| "Stop avoiding the issue" | ||
| "Be honest with yourself!" | ||
| "Accept the situation!" | ||
| "Let's cut the crap ..." |