in the real case vs in the real situation

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'In the real case' is often used when discussing a specific example or scenario, while 'in the real situation' is more commonly used to refer to a general or overall circumstance.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

in the real case

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific example or scenario.

This phrase is used when discussing a particular instance or example that is being considered as a real or practical situation.

Examples:

Let's consider what would happen in the real case scenario.
In the real case of a fire, the evacuation plan must be followed.
In the real case of a data breach, the company's reputation is at stake.

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Final Report of the Hearing Officer in the Arjowiggins/M-Real Zanders - Case (COMP/M.4513)
Consequently, according to KWW the Commission's decisions approving the aid could only be understood in that the aid was released in accordance with the provisions of the privatisation agreement, without later repayment obligations in case the real losses would turn out the be lower than estimated.
In the case of real estate investment, the extension applies to investments made up until the third tax year following the one taking in 25 October 2001 and no later than 31 July 2004.
The Icelandic authorities submit that accordingly, the award and allocation procedures followed in the case of real property sales (public procurement procedures) are in conformity with the usual regulatory and commercial practices adopted in Icelandin relation to the particular types of agreement in question.
Does it not think that it should make representations to the Spanish authorities with a view to having a specialist facility permanently installed in a suitable location within the region, without any repetition of the serious shortcomings detected in the case of Real de Montroi?
The arrest was designed to cover up the real case.
The real case started right here.
In a couple of years you will get to the real cases.
If we can convince her that she doesn't have the real case, she'll have to show herself.
The real case never left, it's still in the library.
Work it like a real case, it'll feel like a real case, And more importantly, it'll read like a real case.
I had a real case to deal with.
So, looks like your unit finally has a real case.
Susan Watts, build a real case.
In that way you'll have a real case to argue.
Look, Gus, a real case.
I've been busy on real cases.
We've got a real case now.
Movie that is based on real case is often eerie.
I mean, this is a real case.

Alternatives:

in the actual case
in the specific case
in the particular case
in the concrete case
in the practical case

in the real situation

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general or overall circumstance.

This phrase is used to describe a genuine or actual circumstance that is being discussed in a broader context.