keep it real

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keep it real
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(to be genuine)
a. ser auténtico
I like to keep it real. I don't like fake people.A mí me gusta ser auténtico. No me gusta la gente falsa.
2.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(to be honest)
a. decir la verdad
When you talk to Mom, keep it real, please.Cuando hables con mamá, di la verdad, por favor.
b. ser honesto
Keep it real about what happened at the meeting.Sé honesta sobre lo que pasó en la reunión.
c. ser sincero
Let's keep it real here; we're not the best team in the league.Seamos sinceros, no somos el mejor equipo de la liga.
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