Real thing

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something genuine and of high quality, as opposed to an inferior imitation.

    "Recent history acts as a warning not to get carried away when Arsenal look as though they are finally emerging from their long post-Arsene Wenger transition period - but this time it feels like the real thing."

  2. 2
    informal usage attributing authenticity wordnet

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"Recent history acts as a warning not to get carried away when Arsenal look as though they are finally emerging from their long post-Arsene Wenger transition period - but this time it feels like the real thing."