Grammar fix
in reality
in reality
Used to correct an idea or show that the actual situation is different from what people expect.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The advert makes the flat look huge, but in reality it is quite small.
People often imagine that working from home is relaxing, but in reality I sometimes work longer hours than I did in the office.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: in the reality
Say: in reality
Do not usually use 'the' in this fixed phrase.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
What actually happens, not the theory
How formalConversationalAnalytical
in real lifeEveryday: the real, offline world as opposed to online, films, games or your imagination.
in realityYou're here · Contrasting the actual situation with an expectation or assumption.
in practiceContrasting how something actually works with theory or plans.