Keep it real
phrase
To be genuine and authentic, not fake or pretentious.
He is a movie star who always tries to keep it real and stay connected to his fans.
Often appears as...
- try to keep it real
- always keep it real
Usage tips
Colloquial
Idiomatic
phrase
To stay true to one's self or to one's background and not get swayed by others.
The singer was urged by his fans to keep it real and not change his music style to please the critics.
Often appears as...
- urged to keep it real
- keep it real and not change
Usage tips
Colloquial
Idiomatic
phrase
To be genuine and authentic, not fake or pretentious.
He is a movie star who always tries to keep it real and stay connected to his fans.
Often appears as...
- try to keep it real
- always keep it real
Usage tips
Colloquial
Idiomatic
phrase
To stay true to one's self or to one's background and not get swayed by others.
The singer was urged by his fans to keep it real and not change his music style to please the critics.
Often appears as...
- urged to keep it real
- keep it real and not change
Usage tips
Colloquial
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Usage
Often used in casual or informal settings among friends or on social media.
In her Instagram caption, she wrote, 'Just trying to keep it real in a world full of filters.'
Pro Tip 2/3Honesty Emphasis
Expresses a commitment to honesty, even when it might be easier to conform.
Despite the trends, he refused sponsorships that didn't align with his values, aiming to keep it real.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Interactions
Can be used to compliment someone who is not afraid to show their true self.
You don't pretend to be anyone you're not, and I respect that you keep it real.
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Usage
Often used in casual or informal settings among friends or on social media.
In her Instagram caption, she wrote, 'Just trying to keep it real in a world full of filters.'
Pro Tip 2/3Honesty Emphasis
Expresses a commitment to honesty, even when it might be easier to conform.
Despite the trends, he refused sponsorships that didn't align with his values, aiming to keep it real.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Interactions
Can be used to compliment someone who is not afraid to show their true self.
You don't pretend to be anyone you're not, and I respect that you keep it real.
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Usage
Often used in casual or informal settings among friends or on social media.
In her Instagram caption, she wrote, 'Just trying to keep it real in a world full of filters.'
Pro Tip 2/3Honesty Emphasis
Expresses a commitment to honesty, even when it might be easier to conform.
Despite the trends, he refused sponsorships that didn't align with his values, aiming to keep it real.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Interactions
Can be used to compliment someone who is not afraid to show their true self.
You don't pretend to be anyone you're not, and I respect that you keep it real.
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