in reality
Related to in reality: come in handy, bevy of beauties, take account of, so much for, worse for wear
in reality
Actually; really; in fact. A lot of people believe the total number to be low, when, in reality, it's the highest it's ever been.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in reality
viewing things realistically; really. Jane dreamed it was snowing, but in reality, it was very warm. John looks happy, but in reality, he is miserable.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in reality
Actually, in fact, as in He may seem slow to you, but in reality he's very intelligent. [Second half of 1600s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in reˈality
used to say that a situation is different from what has just been said or from what people believe: Outwardly she looked confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous.See also: reality
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in reality
In fact; actually.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- it's all the same to me
- be up to (one)
- be up to somebody
- it's on me
- the way the crow flies
- it strikes me that
- it's a wonder
- it's a wonder...
- It's for a fact
- be taken as read