get real

Idioms  

1. Be realistic, understand what's going on, as in You think you'll win the lottery if you buy one ticket a week? Get real! [Slang; second half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

“Where did you get real tea! No one else in Holland has tea.”

From Literature

“When you get real risk in the market, nothing works. Because we have a real inflation worry right now, not even bonds are working as a risk hedge.”

From MarketWatch

“I think that would be a tremendous boost for not just representation, but also you’ll get real specialists.”

From Los Angeles Times

She would get real serious and her eyes would get big and starry-looking.

From Literature

Chip shot him a “get real” look and began pacing.

From Literature