real

Get real! (informal)

something that you say in order to tell someone that they should try to understand the true facts of a situation instead of hoping for something impossible. Oh, get real! You're not tall enough to be a model.

the real McCoy

the real thing and not a copy or something similar. Cheap sparkling wines cannot be labelled 'champagne'. It has to be the real McCoy.

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for real

1. actually or truly. When they told me I had an unlimited budget I knew this was not for real.

Usage notes: often said in reaction to what someone else says: “I don't think I'm going to the party.” “For real?”

2. as good as it seems. Any time an unknown player does something amazing, people wonder if he is for real.

get real

to accept the truth and not deceive yourself. Voters want Congress to get real and pass a bill to revive the economy.

Usage notes: also used as an order: You expect me to ignore data like that? Get real!

(let's) face it

face facts