keep it real

Compound of keep +‎ it +‎ real.

• IPA^(key): /ˈkiːp ɪt ˈɹiːl/
• Hyphenation: keep‧it‧real

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keep it real (third-person singular simple present keeps it real, present participle keeping it real, simple past and past participle kept it real)

1. (idiomatic, colloquial) To be authentic, true to oneself; to be cool.

   You can trust Pablo. He always keeps it real.

2. (idiomatic, colloquial) In the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.

   A: I'm out, bro. B: Keep it real, son.

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