English

for real life

Synonym of in reality, occurring in real life as opposed to play or make believe.

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    Perhaps a Blend of for real + real life. Popularised by the 2018 Australian animated children's TV series Bluey, but attested earlier.

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    • partEnglishfor real “Genuine, true; serious, earnest.”
    • partEnglishreal life “Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted…”

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