in real life

A phrase used to indicate the existence or qualities of someone or something in reality, specifically as opposed to online. We’ve been texting, and he seems nice enough, but I just don't know what he's like in real life. The picture doesn't do it justice—her gown was absolutely gorgeous in real life.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Abha	-	Indian, Hindi
Placido	-	Italian
Sa'd	-	Arabic
Acuff	[ə'kʌf]
Rosalinda	ro-sah-LEEN-dah (Spanish), ro-zah-LEEN-dah (Italian)	Spanish, Italian
Clair	KLER	French, English