for real . for real (1) {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not practice or play; earnest, real, serious. The war games were over now. This battle was for real. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} {informal} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry