in real life
idiom
: in a real situation : in actual existence
We can laugh at things in movies that would scare us in real life.
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Not only does the water bottle get shipped to the user in real life, their avatar now has a digital copy to carry around.
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Worth Sparkman, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
The gold medalist is listed at 5-foot-9 and her Polish opponent at 5-foot-5, but the disparity appeared to be greater in real life, with Lin punching downhill and rarely being threatened.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2024
The Modern Family alum noted that Blanco looked different than her in real life.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
The primary cast, consisting mostly of non-professional actresses (many of whom were also passionate football fans in real life), delivers performances brimming with sincerity and spirit.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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Worth Sparkman, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
The gold medalist is listed at 5-foot-9 and her Polish opponent at 5-foot-5, but the disparity appeared to be greater in real life, with Lin punching downhill and rarely being threatened.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2024
The Modern Family alum noted that Blanco looked different than her in real life.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
The primary cast, consisting mostly of non-professional actresses (many of whom were also passionate football fans in real life), delivers performances brimming with sincerity and spirit.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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