get real
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Let’s get real: Any car with a trophy on the hood is intended to signal rank, wealth and social superiority—flaunting it, if you like.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
You need to dig a little deeper to get real financial advice that is specific to your situation.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
He added: "Can we just get real on this?"
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“I think that would be a tremendous boost for not just representation, but also you’ll get real specialists.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
I said, “I’m going to do that when I get real old and boring.”
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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