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I met him in real vs I met him in real life

The phrase 'I met him in real life' is correct, while 'I met him in real' is incorrect. The correct phrase 'in real life' is commonly used to refer to actual, physical interactions with someone, while 'in real' is not a standard expression in English.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 3868 views

I met him in real

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The correct phrase is 'in real life' when referring to actual, physical interactions with someone.
  • I always find posts I met him in real life he is x and then someone else says I met him in real life and he is y. Lol.... greg said on 2/Aug/13 > He is about the same ...
  • I met him in real life last year. I'm 177cm and he was noticeably shorter than me (I was actually surprised how short he was, compared to most actors). He's 5'9" ...
  • Oct 25, 2014 ... So after a couple of weeks talking to a guy I met on Omegle, I met him in real life. He is 17, 18 in December. I'm 17. I was freaking nervous and ...
  • Aug 1, 2015 ... At the time of the dreams there was a lot of confusing symbolism, but later when I met him in real life the meaning of the symbols became crystal ...

I met him in real life

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'In real life' is used to describe actual, physical interactions with someone.

Examples:

  • I met him in real life and he was much taller than I expected.
  • She thought she knew him well online, but meeting him in real life was different.
  • In real life, things are not always as they seem on social media.
  • Have you ever met a celebrity in real life?
  • The movie was based on a true story, but in real life, the events were even more dramatic.
  • I met him in real life last year. I'm 177cm and he was noticeably shorter than me (I was actually surprised how short he was, compared to most actors). He's 5'9" ...
  • I always find posts I met him in real life he is x and then someone else says I met him in real life and he is y. Lol.... greg said on 2/Aug/13 > He is about the same ...
  • May 7, 2014 ... "I met him in real life unintentionally," she says. "We saw each other at the mall when we were both waiting to go see a movie." Until then, Becca ...
  • Aug 1, 2015 ... At the time of the dreams there was a lot of confusing symbolism, but later when I met him in real life the meaning of the symbols became crystal ...

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