Get real Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɹiɫ
GET REEL or GIT REEL
ɡˈɛt/ /ɹiːl
get-REEL
Definition
Used to tell someone to stop pretending or being unrealistic, and accept the truth or facts.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes blunt; often used to challenge naive, unrealistic, or wishful thinking. Common in spoken English to express disbelief or push someone to be practical. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: sé realistaPortuguese (BR): cai na real - seja realistaPortuguese (PT): anda lá, sê realistaChinese (Simplified): 现实一点Chinese (Traditional): 現實一點Hindi: हकीकत समझो - ज़मीन पर आओArabic: كن واقعياًBengali: বাস্তব হও - বাস্তবে ফিরোRussian: спустись на землю - смотри на вещи реальноJapanese: 現実を見て - しっかりしてVietnamese: tỉnh táo đi - thực tế lênKorean: 현실을 직시해 - 정신 차려Turkish: gerçekçi olUrdu: حقیقت پسند بنو - حقیقت کا سامنا کروIndonesian: sadarlah - realistislah
Example Sentences
Come on, get real! That story can't be true.
basic
If you think you can finish all that work in one hour, get real.
basic
She told him to get real about the cost of a new car.
basic
"You really think you'll be a millionaire by next year?" "Hey, get real!"
natural
You lost your phone again? Get real, be more careful next time.
natural
People need to get real about how hard it is to save money.
natural