real work 

When somebody is doing something productive such as homework or making bank.

I made mad bank today at my job. I was doing real work, not ursa work.

real work by ursanore March 5, 2010

Real piece of work 

Euphemism for "fuckin' bitch."

Did you meet Ron's ex-wife Tammy? She's a real piece of work.

Real piece of work by Swass! II July 14, 2015

Real Piece of Work 

Someone who has personality traits that makes them unique in thier own special way.

Kelly Hannah is a real piece of work.

Real Piece of Work by Trey Kitchens December 30, 2005

a real piece of work 

a person who is complicated or precarious, like a three-legged stool with only two legs, or has too many issues

That person is hard to relate to; s/he is a real piece of work.

a real piece of work by Frank A. Lingua July 23, 2016

“I Work with Real Life, not Science nor Theory”

A broader, often First World political version of the previous fallacy, where one dismisses scientific findings, theoretical frameworks, and even well‑established social science by appealing to an idealized “real life.” This rhetoric typically surfaces in debates about climate policy, public health, education, or social welfare: “Real life isn’t a textbook,” “People in the real world don’t care about theory,” “Real life is more complex than your models.” The fallacy is that it positions the speaker as a hard‑nosed pragmatist while using “real life” as a rhetorical shield to ignore evidence that challenges their preferred policies. It’s a favorite of politicians and pundits who want to appear grounded while rejecting expertise that inconveniences them.

“I Work with Real Life, not Science nor Theory” Example: “When confronted with studies on housing affordability, the candidate said ‘I work with real life, not science nor theory’—dismissing decades of urban research to justify developer‑friendly zoning.”

“I Work with Real Life, not Science nor Theory” by Dumu The Void March 23, 2026

real-working 

Actually working. To be contrasted with social networking.

Nick: Why did you de-activate your Facebook account?

Amanda: It took up so much time, and I needed to get some real-working done.

real-working by cherryblossom January 4, 2011