get real

phrase

: to stop deceiving oneself or fooling around : face reality

Examples of get real in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The triumvirate already looked to be a cut above the rest of the summer league competition in a pair of blowout victories, which was to be expected from three players who got real NBA minutes for the Warriors last season. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Given the government’s track record in Minnesota, the public may not get real answers about what happened anytime soon. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

The following day, the star then got real about dressing her bump in a candid social media post. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Despite how straightforward the control panel seems, certain settings can prevent your AC from functioning at its best when the heat gets real. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

Rhymes for get real

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