for real
[adverb]
Synonyms: seriously, actively, down, earnestly

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for real INFORMAL
real, not pretended:
I thought it was just a fire practice but apparently it was for real.

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for real
1.
actually or truly.
When they told me I had an unlimited budget I knew this was not for real.

Usage notes: often said in reaction to what someone else says:
“I don't think I'm going to the party.” “For real?”

2.
as good as it seems.
Any time an unknown player does something amazing, people wonder if he is for real.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

for real
to be genuine, to be real
The attitude of the woman was not for real and nobody believed her.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

for real
for real¹ adj. phr., informal Not practice or play; earnest, real, serious.
The war games were over now. This battle was for real.
for real² adv. phr., substandard Not for practice; really; seriously.
Let's do our work for real.

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