english
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Phrase(s): in reality viewing things realistically; really. • Jane dreamed it was snowing, but in reality, it was very warm. • John looks happy, but in reality, he is miserable.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Actually, in fact, as in He may seem slow to you, but in reality he's very intelligent. [Second half of 1600s]
American Heritage Idioms