in reality

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to say that a situation is different from what has just been said or from what people believe

   Gained more than 100 points to close at 7895.81, the highest finish ever.

   But in reality, we live with a bunch of whores."

In the movies · 7

• In reality, Houdini 's life was extraordinarily dramatic.Deathtrap1982
• But in reality, we live with a bunch of whores."The Notebook2004
• Gained more than 100 points to close at 7895.81, the highest finish ever.Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room2005
• In reality, it's more like 2500 ft.Unstoppable2010
• when, in reality, she wasn't.The Thin Blue Line1988
• Bye, Barbie. Good luck in reality.Barbie2023
• I am rooted in reality and in science.What Is a Woman?2022
• In reality, Enron was a house of cards.Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room2005

Learn it in full scenes

• Deathtrap1982
  • Sidney's Play Flops on Opening Night
  • Sidney Rants About Being Written Out
  • Sidney Plots to Steal a Play
• Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room2005
  • Enron's Dabhol Plant in Ruins
  • Fastow Admits Both Sides
  • Skilling Loses It on the Call
• The Thin Blue Line1988
  • Randall Meets David at the Gas Station
  • Detective Forces Adams to Sign
  • Officer Wood Shot at Traffic Stop

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• give a whirl
• at first sight
• throw in the towel
• black and white
• get what you deserve
• put on the spot
• at the drop of a hat
• be all in mind
• be at your wits end
• be born to be
• be set in your ways
• by word of mouth