the real deal

noun

informal

: something or someone that is real or genuine : a thing or person that is not a copy or imitation

These diamonds aren't fake. They're the real deal.

That guy looked so much like Elvis, I almost thought he was the real deal.

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The Cottage Interior From a classic sloped ceiling to the iconic bathtub, Small focused on the details to get the replica as close to the real deal as possible. —

Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 Show potential clients through stories of real transformation and prove your expertise is the real deal. —

Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Despite being the real deal among dupes, the actor only came in around 13th place. —

Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 Just as a new session is about to begin with a brand new crop of St Nicks in training, Kate and Dan stumble upon a Santa with amnesia that just be the real deal. —

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