get real

intj, verb — 2 senses

get real

intj

1

Informal Expresses disbelief, or urges someone to face reality.

You want me to stay here with you in this dump? Get real!

Related terms: get right

get real

verb

1

To stop pretending or dreaming; to start facing up to some aspect of reality (usually, an unpleasant one).

let's get real
Some fans are asking what this plot twist might mean for the next sequel, but let's get real: there's probably not going to be another sequel in this movie franchise, if the viewership stays so low.

1 more example

He finally got real and stopped going on about how his side gig was going to make him rich.

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