the real world
noun phrase
Pronunciation: ðə riːl wɜːrld
Definition
Practical life outside of protected environments like school, home, or theoretical study, where one must deal with everyday responsibilities, economic pressures, and social consequences.
Examples
You cannot expect your parents to support you forever; eventually, you have to face the real world.
His academic theories were brilliant, but they completely ignored the complexities of the real world.
Moving out of the dormitory was her first true step into the real world.
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