Get real!
phrase
An expression used to tell someone to stop imagining things and face reality.
You say you're going to be a famous musician but you can't even play an instrument. Get real!
Often appears as...
- just get real!
- can you get real?
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
An expression used to challenge someone's statement or perspective as being nonsensical or ludicrous.
You think I'm the one who messed this up? Get real!
Often appears as...
- you must get real!
- please get real!
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
An expression used to tell someone to stop imagining things and face reality.
You say you're going to be a famous musician but you can't even play an instrument. Get real!
Often appears as...
- just get real!
- can you get real?
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
An expression used to challenge someone's statement or perspective as being nonsensical or ludicrous.
You think I'm the one who messed this up? Get real!
Often appears as...
- you must get real!
- please get real!
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Encouraging Reality
Use 'get real!' when you want to encourage someone to accept the truth, however harsh it may be.
Planning to win the lottery to solve your problems? Get real!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
'Get real!' is very informal and might be considered rude if used in formal settings or with strangers.
We use 'please consider the facts' in a formal report instead of 'get real!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
This phrase can show frustration or annoyance with someone's unrealistic viewpoint or behavior.
You're blaming the weather for being late again? Get real!
Pro Tip 1/3Encouraging Reality
Use 'get real!' when you want to encourage someone to accept the truth, however harsh it may be.
Planning to win the lottery to solve your problems? Get real!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
'Get real!' is very informal and might be considered rude if used in formal settings or with strangers.
We use 'please consider the facts' in a formal report instead of 'get real!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
This phrase can show frustration or annoyance with someone's unrealistic viewpoint or behavior.
You're blaming the weather for being late again? Get real!
Pro Tip 1/3Encouraging Reality
Use 'get real!' when you want to encourage someone to accept the truth, however harsh it may be.
Planning to win the lottery to solve your problems? Get real!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
'Get real!' is very informal and might be considered rude if used in formal settings or with strangers.
We use 'please consider the facts' in a formal report instead of 'get real!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
This phrase can show frustration or annoyance with someone's unrealistic viewpoint or behavior.
You're blaming the weather for being late again? Get real!
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