Phrases Describing Experiences and Events

It challenged my assumptions.

C1

Meaning

The experience questioned or contradicted pre-conceived notions.

Example sentences

John: I thought the project would be easy, but it wasn't.

Alice: Yes, it challenged my assumptions too. I underestimated the complexity.

John: Exactly! It made me rethink my approach completely.

Alice: Me too. I learned a lot, even though it challenged my assumptions so much.