for real life
Synonym of in reality, occurring in real life as opposed to play or make believeSynonym of in reality, occurring in real life as opposed to play or make believe.
» Tom ran for his life.
Tom rannte um sein Leben. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom lief um sein Leben. — kolonjano
Том біг так швидко, як тільки міг. — deniko
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2 senses(informal)Synonym of in reality, occurring in real life as opposed to play or make believe.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for, real life.
Examples
517 sentencesTom ran for his life.
Том біг так швидко, як тільки міг. — deniko
deTom rannte um sein Leben. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom thanked Mary for changing his life.
Том подякував Мері за те, що вона змінила його життя. — deniko
ruТом поблагодарил Мэри за то, что она изменила его жизнь. — marafon
He will be ruined for life.
deEr ist für den Rest seines Lebens ruiniert. — Zaghawa
He was in prison for life.
ruОн был заключён в тюрьму пожизненно. — soweli_Elepanto
Thank you for saving my life.
ruСпасибо тебе, что спас мою жизнь. — odexed
deDanke, dass du mir das Leben gerettet hast. — dinkel_girl
Origin
Perhaps a Blend of for real + real life. Popularised by the 2018 Australian animated childPerhaps a Blend of for real + real life. Popularised by the 2018 Australian animated children's TV series Bluey, but attested earlier.
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