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real McCoy

idiom

The genuine thing, neither a substitute nor an imitation.


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Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    for real and for true

    Genuinely; truly.

  2. 02

    in a real state

    Synonym of in a right state.

  3. 03

    keep it real

    In the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.

  4. 04

    real deal

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

  5. 05

    real live

    Authentic and indisputably present.

  6. 06

    real quick

    quickly, right away

  7. 07

    will the real someone please stand up

    A request for the real person or thing to be identified from among others that are similar.

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