for real and for true

for real and for true

1. Seriously; earnestly; genuinely. I meant what I said, your work was some of the best I've ever seen—for real and for true. Ed only says things for real and for true. He's wouldn't lie, even to spare someone's feelings. I know she gave you that compliment for real and for true—don't question it.

2. Really? Is that true? A: "I just got a raise!" B: "For real and for true? Good for you!" Is she going to put ketchup on her pasta? For real and for true? Gross. Wait, for real and for true? My ex-boyfriend asked you to the prom?

See also: and, for, real, true

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.