real deal

real deal (plural real deals)

1. (literally) An authentic bargain.
2. (idiomatic) A beneficial result or favorable state-of-affairs.
3. (idiomatic, preceded by the) A thing or person that 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.

• (thing or person that is genuine): real McCoy, genuine article

• whole package