get real

phrase

: to stop deceiving oneself or fooling around : face reality

Examples of get real in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And so this offseason, Nacua got real with himself and his inner circle. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026

What separates successful builders is the capacity to follow the playbook when the emotional stakes get real. — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The men who get real value out of knowing their T levels aren’t the ones chasing a higher number. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Compare it to a big offensive lineman — somebody that’s got real character to his face. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for get real

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