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What does "keep [something] real" mean?

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Rebecca

The phrase "keep it real" means to be authentic and honest! It can also mean to be "chill" or to relax and "take it easy". Ex: I'm keeping it real today. = I'm taking it easy today. Ex: Keep it real, team. No drama. Ex: They kept it real and told us what they thought

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