real deal

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real deal (plural real deals)

1. (idiomatic, preceded by the) A thing or person that is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.
   • 2007 October 9, R. D. Russell, “Will the Real Blue-Eyed Soul Artists Please Stand Up?”, in playbackstl.com:

     George Michael is the real deal—a real blue-eyed soul artist whom you can wholeheartedly get behind, knowing that you'll never be duped or deceived by his lust for commercial success.

2. (literally) An authentic bargain.
3. (idiomatic) A beneficial result or favorable state of affairs.

• (thing or person that is genuine): real McCoy, genuine article

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