for real

(idiom) used to show that something is real, genuine, or serious

Example Sentences:

A: Did you hear that Thomas got fired?
B: For real?
A: Yeah, it’s true!

I’m not lying, I’m for real!

Announcer: Please exit the building, there is a fire on the 20th floor. This is not a drill, this is for real.

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Similar idioms:

1. fight fire with fire
2. show someone’s true colours
3. get along like a house on fire