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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Photo: Paramount Pictures How big was the Colosseum from Gladiator II in real life?
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Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Some characters would be smokers, just like in real life.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
While the resolution on screen for season four is yet to be seen, in real life, the crew formed a close bond over the past five years working on the show.
—Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Christine Brennan owned the character's home, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in real life.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Some characters would be smokers, just like in real life.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
While the resolution on screen for season four is yet to be seen, in real life, the crew formed a close bond over the past five years working on the show.
—Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Christine Brennan owned the character's home, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in real life.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“In real life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20real%20life. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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