real thing

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Noun

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real thing (plural real things)

  1. Something genuine and of high quality, as opposed to an inferior imitation.
    Synonyms: real deal, real McCoy, pure quill, the shit, the bomb
    • 2022 October 1, Phil McNulty, “Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners show identity & direction in outstanding derby win”, in BBC Sport[1]:
      Recent history acts as a warning not to get carried away when Arsenal look as though they are finally emerging from their long post-Arsene Wenger transition period - but this time it feels like the real thing.

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Used with the definite article the.

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