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it's been real

it's been real phrase: an informal farewell indicating the speaker's enjoyment of the time spent together. Often used ironically.

Phrase

it's been real

  1. (US) An informal farewell indicating the speaker's enjoyment of the time spent together. Often used ironically.
    • A few minutes later, D.J. stood up from the table. "Well, it's been real," she said.1993, Devra Newberger Speregen, Phone Call from a Flamingo, →ISBN, page 19

Questions about it's been real

What does it's been real mean?
It's been real means an informal farewell indicating the speaker's enjoyment of the time spent together. Often used ironically.
What part of speech is it's been real?
It's been real is a phrase.

Words near it's been real in the dictionary

  1. it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good
  2. it's an ill wind that blows nobody good
  3. it's as simple as that
  4. it's been 84 years
  5. it's been a slice
  6. it's been real
  7. it's better to ask forgiveness than permission
  8. it's better to be judged by twelve than to be carried by six
  9. it's cold outside
  10. it's early days
  11. it's easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission

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