The red pill meaning: slang for a hard truth. Awakening to the truth. This slang originally comes from the movie The Matrix. It is now used in many situations in American English. AJ teaches you using a scene from the movie. First you learn the basic vocabulary. Next you learn how to use this slang in conversation. Finally, you learn where you will find this slang used on the internet.
This movie is now part of American (and global) popular culture. Enjoy learning English with The Matrix!
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