A1 Idiom Informal

Get real.

Be realistic

Meaning

Used to tell someone to be realistic and accept the truth about a situation.

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Cultural Background

Americans value directness in casual settings. Can be used with a bit of dry sarcasm.

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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.

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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: ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

The idiom is 'Get real' without an article.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to say this? Choose A1

My friend thinks he can win the race without training. I told him: ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

The idiom is 'Get real' without an article.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too rude.

Related Phrases

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Reality check

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A moment of truth

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