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real deal

idiom
Meaning

A thing or person that is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.


Examples
SIMPLE

This watch is the real deal.

CONTEXTUAL

After hearing him play the guitar, everyone agreed that he was the real deal.

COMPLEX

Many critics dismissed the young author at first, but her latest novel proved she was the real deal.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    a great deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  3. 03

    big deal

    Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.

  4. 04

    cut a deal

    To reach a negotiated agreement.

  5. 05

    deal a bad hand

    To assign unfavorable circumstances in life to someone.

  6. 06

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  7. 07

    deal a hand

    To assign circumstances in life to someone.

  8. 08

    done deal

    An agreement that has been finally resolved or decided.

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