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    real thing

    US /ˈriəl θɪŋ/

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    UK /riəl θiŋ/

    A2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An authentic or genuine item; not a fake or imitation.
    This antique chair is the real thing, not a reproduction.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A genuine or authentic experience; not a simulation or substitute.
    After years of dreaming, traveling to Paris was the real thing.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A genuine or authentic person; not artificial or pretentious.
    She's the real thing; a truly compassionate and caring person.

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    Eddie Redmayne Teaches Jimmy Fantastic Beasts Wand Moves

    06:23Eddie Redmayne Teaches Jimmy Fantastic Beasts Wand Moves
    • -Is that a real thing? -It's a serious job.

      -Is that a real thing? -It's a serious job.

    B1

    English Rewind - 6 Minute English: How quickly can you learn English?

    06:32English Rewind - 6 Minute English: How quickly can you learn English?
    • But there are those people who say that you can't beat the real thing – a teacher.

      But there are those people who say that you can't beat the real thing – a teacher.

    • But there are those people who say that you can't beat the real thing: a teacher.

      But there are those people who say that you can't beat the real thing: a teacher.

    A2

    聖光律師直球對決安柏赫德,整場衝突與謊言不斷,強尼戴普官司精華剪輯第二天攻防戰,第一部分(day2)

    17:28聖光律師直球對決安柏赫德,整場衝突與謊言不斷,強尼戴普官司精華剪輯第二天攻防戰,第一部分(day2)
    • We've seen a picture of that knife, but I think we should bring out the real thing.

      We've seen a picture of that knife, but I think we should bring out the real thing.

    • We've seen a picture of that knife, but I didn't think we should bring out the real thing.

      We've seen a picture of that knife, but I didn't think we should bring out the real thing.

    B1

    Homemade STARBUCKS FRAPPUCCINOS - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking Ep 156

    05:44Homemade STARBUCKS FRAPPUCCINOS - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking Ep 156
    • Oh my gosh, this is even better than the real thing, and the fresh strawberries in it make it so sweet.

      Oh my gosh, this is even better than the real thing, and the fresh strawberries in it make it so sweet.

    • Oh my gosh, this is even better than the real thing,

      Oh my gosh, this is even better than the real thing,

    B1

    Chandler Crossed the Line | Friends

    03:19Chandler Crossed the Line | Friends
    • Is that a real thing?

      Is that a real thing?

    • Is that a real thing?

      Is that a real thing?

    A1

    Describing Things | English Conversation

    02:48Describing Things | English Conversation
    • Is that a real thing?

      Is that a real thing?

    • Is that a real thing?

      Is that a real thing?

    B1

    Cold Open: The Amy Santiago Panic Scale - Brooklyn Nine-Nine

    01:14Cold Open: The Amy Santiago Panic Scale - Brooklyn Nine-Nine
    • Is that a real thing?

      Is that a real thing?

    • Is that a real thing?

      Is that a real thing?

    A2

    外科医だけど「移植手術」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    19:34外科医だけど「移植手術」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • Face transplants are a real thing, and these sickos will do anything to continue to look young.

      Face transplants are a real thing, and these sickos will do anything to continue to look young.

    • Face transplants are a real thing.

      Face transplants are a real thing.

    B2

    China says they are 'in this until the bitter end.' Quest predicts who caves first: US or China

    10:55China says they are 'in this until the bitter end.' Quest predicts who caves first: US or China
    • I mean, it's a real thing, but my party's failing to really lay that out.

      I mean, it's a real thing, but my party's failing to really lay that out.

    • I mean, it's a real thing.

      I mean, it's a real thing.

    B1

    数学者だけど「幾何学」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    17:54数学者だけど「幾何学」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • @InkbotKowalski asks, "Wait, wait, a tesseract is a real thing?" Definitely, yes.

      @InkbotKowalski asks, "Wait, wait, a tesseract is a real thing?" Definitely, yes.

    • Inkbot Kowalski asked, wait, wait, a tesseract is a real thing?

      Inkbot Kowalski asked, wait, wait, a tesseract is a real thing?

    B1