get real

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“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

But let’s get real: You’d have to go through a lot of bug spray — like a cargo ship’s worth — to make this seem like a smart use of your money.

From MarketWatch

“People get real jumpy wherever they see a large black vehicle.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023