KEEP IT REAL

Definition

A call to authenticity and honesty—drop the act, lose the pretense, and just be genuine about what you're saying or doing.

Example Usage

I appreciate that he decided to keep it real and told me exactly what he was thinking instead of giving me some sugar-coated lie.

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