Definition of wake up and smell the coffee/roses. US, informal. : to realize the truth about one's situation : to become aware of what is really happening These problems are not going to fix themselves. Voters need to wake up and smell the coffee and elect someone who will get things done.
Signs and symptoms. In minor injuries with little bleeding, there may be abdominal pain, tenderness in the epigastrium and pain in the left flank. Often there is a sharp pain in the left shoulder, known as Kehr's sign. In larger injuries with more extensive bleeding, signs of hypovolemic shock are most prominent.
Bruised Spleen Symptoms. 1  The spleen is responsible for preventing infections in the human body and is a part of the bodyâs immune system. 2  At birth, the spleen is responsible for producing blood cells. 3  In adults, the spleen is responsible for producing antibodies and getting rid of old red blood cells to make room for new ones.