Meaning
Used to tell someone to be realistic and accept the truth about a situation.
Cultural Background
Americans value directness in casual settings. Can be used with a bit of dry sarcasm.
Tone check
This is very blunt. Only use with friends.
Meaning
Used to tell someone to be realistic and accept the truth about a situation.
Tone check
This is very blunt. Only use with friends.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to say this?
My friend thinks he can win the race without training. I told him: ____.
The idiom is 'Get real' without an article.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesMy friend thinks he can win the race without training. I told him: ____.
The idiom is 'Get real' without an article.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too rude.
Related Phrases
Reality check
similarA moment of truth