Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the real McCoy
idiom
/ðə riːl məˈkɔɪ/
Definition
An expression used to denote something that is genuine or authentic.
Examples
- When it comes to luxury watches, this one is the real McCoy.
- She always seeks out the real McCoy when shopping for vintage clothing.
Meaning
The phrase ‘the real McCoy’ refers to the original or true item, particularly when there are imitations or fakes.
Synonyms
- genuine article
- the genuine thing
- original
