The real thing Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹiɫ/ /ˈθɪŋ
thuh REEL thing
ðə, ði/ /ɹiːl/ /θˈɪŋ
thuh REEL thing
Definition
An expression used to describe something or someone as genuine, original, or exactly what it claims to be, not an imitation or copy.
Usage & Nuances
Often used informally to compare something authentic with something fake or of lower quality. Typical structures: 'This is the real thing', 'I want the real thing'. Used for people, products, experiences, and feelings. Sometimes conveys admiration or approval.
Spanish: lo auténtico - lo verdaderoPortuguese (BR): o original - o verdadeiroPortuguese (PT): o original - o verdadeiroChinese (Simplified): 真正的东西 - 真货Chinese (Traditional): 真正的東西 - 真貨Hindi: असली चीज़Arabic: الشيء الحقيقيBengali: আসল জিনিস - মূল জিনিসRussian: настоящее - то самоеJapanese: 本物Vietnamese: hàng thật - đồ thậtKorean: 진짜 - 진품Turkish: gerçek şey - hakikiUrdu: اصل چیزIndonesian: yang asli - asli (bukan tiruan)
Example Sentences
This painting is the real thing, not a copy.
basic
I want to taste the real thing.
basic
You can tell this leather is the real thing.
basic
Forget the cheap imitations—this is the real thing!
natural
When I met her, I knew she was the real thing.
natural
After so many bad pizzas, this one is finally the real thing.
natural