get real
phrase
: to stop deceiving oneself or fooling around : face reality
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Despite how straightforward the control panel seems, certain settings can prevent your AC from functioning at its best when the heat gets real.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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“Get real.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20real. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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