English Explanatory Dictionary

for real life

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Synonym of in reality, occurring in real life as opposed to play or make believe.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for, real life.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-for real life.wav

Word forms

for real life

Etymology

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

Synonyms

in reality occurring in real life as opposed to play or make believe

Related words

for realsies
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