Real deal

Full definition of real deal

Noun

1. (literally) An authentic bargain.
2. (idiomatic) A beneficial result or favorable state-of-affairs.
3. (idiomatic, preceded by the) A thing or person which is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.
• 2007 Oct. 9, R. D. Russell, "Will the Real Blue-Eyed Soul Artists Please Stand Up?," playbackstl.com:George Michael is the real deal—a real blue-eyed soul artist whom you can wholeheartedly get behind, knowing that you'll never be duped or deceived by his lust for commercial success.

Synonyms

• (thing or person which is genuine) real McCoy