Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get real

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.52 in modern English

Syllables: get re-al
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Expresses disbelief, or urges someone to face reality.

Informal

verb

To stop pretending or dreaming; to start facing up to some aspect of reality (usually, an unpleasant one).

Example Sentences

"You want me to stay here with you in this dump? Get real!"
"let's get real"
"Some fans are asking what this plot twist might mean for the next sequel, but let's get real: there's probably not going to be another sequel in this movie franchise, if the viewership stays so low."
"He finally got real and stopped going on about how his side gig was going to make him rich."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

gets real (present, singular) getting real (participle, present) got real (past) gotten real (participle, past) got real (participle, past)

Phrases

get right

Frequently Paired Words

get right get bent get fucked sober up

Questions

What does get real mean?: Expresses disbelief, or urges someone to face reality.

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