keep it real
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Meaning · English
Be honest and authentic in one's words and actions
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thành thật và trung thực trong lời nói và hành động
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Literally: keep something real
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He's always trying to keep it real with his fans
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “keep it real” mean?
Be honest and authentic in one's words and actions Literally: keep something real
Is “keep it real” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.