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USA slang
Serious conversation; being honest and direct.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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real talk means Serious conversation; being honest and direct. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"real talk" means Serious conversation; being honest and direct. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Keep it 100; be completely honest and authentic.
Not Gonna Lie (acronym).
Seriously, genuinely, completely honest — New York's favourite way to say "I swear I'm ...
Dont joke around; be serious (implies severe consequences)
Seriously? Or truly/genuinely.
Seriously (playful variation of 'for real').
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