in real life

phrase

: in a real situation : in actual existence
We can laugh at things in movies that would scare us in real life.

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Meeting them in real life was a crazy experience and being able to record with them was super fun. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 But as viewers tune in to watch the Pogues in their final chapter, there’s no better time than now to find out who the show’s cast members are dating in real life. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 The Flagship restaurant in real life was on Commercial Street, which is the main street in Provincetown. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 Although the women played musical rivals on the show, Panettiere and Britton appeared to share a warm bond in real life. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in real life

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“In real life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20real%20life. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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