the real deal

noun

informal

: something or someone that is real or genuine : a thing or person that is not a copy or imitation

These diamonds aren't fake. They're the real deal.

That guy looked so much like Elvis, I almost thought he was the real deal.

Examples of the real deal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alondra Lug Ankle Straps Heeled Sandals Comfortable sandals can be difficult to come by, but these Vionic heeled sandals are the real deal. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024

Unlike charcoal briquets, which can impart an off flavor to food and leave a crumbly residue in your grill, this oak charcoal is the real deal: thick branches and chunks of oak from Chihuahua, Mexico, that smell like, well, wood, burn hot and steady, and leave behind very little ash. —Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024

While Hitchcock indeed filmed Kelly wearing a paste necklace, Luhrmann, on the other hand, opted for the real deal. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024

Now there’s the real deal, made by the original makers. —Silvia Marchetti, Fortune Europe, 24 July 2024