real deal en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
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(idiomatic, qualifier:preceded by the) A thing or person that is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.
George Michael is the real deal—a real blue-eyed soul artist whom you can wholeheartedly get behind, knowing that you'll never be duped or deceived by his lust for commercial success.
2007 October 9, R. D. Russell, “Will the Real Blue-Eyed Soul Artists Please Stand Up?”, in playbackstl.com:
- (literally) An authentic bargain.
- (idiomatic) A beneficial result or a favorable state of affairs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| real deals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
real McCoy (thing or person that is genuine) · genuine article (thing or person that is genuine)
Translations (1)
pl autentyk (Translations)