get real

phrase

: to stop deceiving oneself or fooling around : face reality

Examples of get real in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Traders who subscribed to the service could get real-time quotes within a 40-mile radius of transmitters, which were located mostly in major cities. — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Yet instead of getting real answers, many women are left feeling adrift. — Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

What To Ask In October Open enrollment starts in weeks, which makes this the narrow window when benefits questions get real answers. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

David Krumholtz will be taking a step back from Hollywood after the actor from Supergirl and Oppenheimer got real in a series of social media posts. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for get real

• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel
• conceal
• congeal
• coquille
• corneal
• cornmeal
• flywheel
• genteel