Keep it real Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɹiɫ
KEEP-it-REEL
kˈiːp/ /ˈɪt/ /ɹiːl
KEEP-it-REEL
Definition
An informal phrase meaning to be honest, genuine, and not fake in your behavior or attitude.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, popular in US pop culture and among friends. Used to encourage someone to be themselves, not to pretend. Often said as advice at the end of a conversation or when praising authenticity. Not used in formal contexts.
Spanish: sé genuino - sé auténticoPortuguese (BR): seja autêntico - seja verdadeiroPortuguese (PT): sê autêntico - sê verdadeiroChinese (Simplified): 做自己 - 保持真实Chinese (Traditional): 做自己 - 保持真實Hindi: सच्चे रहो - असली रहोArabic: كن صادقاً - كن على طبيعتكBengali: সত্য থাকো - খাঁটি থেকোRussian: будь собой - будь настоящимJapanese: ありのままでいる - 正直でいるVietnamese: sống thật - cứ là chính mìnhKorean: 진실하게 행동하다 - 꾸밈없이 살다Turkish: doğru ol - kendin olUrdu: اصلی رہو - سچائی اختیار کروIndonesian: jadi diri sendiri - tetap jujur
Example Sentences
Always keep it real with your friends.
basic
She likes people who keep it real.
basic
You should keep it real and tell the truth.
basic
Even when things get tough, I try to keep it real.
natural
That’s just how I am—I like to keep it real.
natural
Thanks for being honest and always keeping it real.
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