“what you see is what you get”
"What you see is what you get" means that a person or thing is exactly as they appear, with no hidden surprises, deceptions, or differences between the appearance and reality. It is used to describe straightforward, honest, or transparent people who do not pretend to be something they are not. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "what you see is what you get" in the video clips below.
Hear how "what you see is what you get" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Landman, The Crown, The Office, Tulsa King, From Dusk Till Dawn and 5 more.
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YouTubeLex Fridman980K views · 2022-06-09
Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #292
“What you see is what you get,”
I might just be all on the surface. … there might not be much hiding behind it.
Play at 3:30:49
TV ShowLandman
Landman — S02E05
“* What you see is what you get *”
* No way out,
nothing left to lose * … * 'Cause it ain't up to me... *
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TV ShowThe Crown
The Crown — S03E01
“What you see is what you get.”
You know where you stand. … And I prefer things that way.
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TV ShowThe Office
The Office — S08E02
“What you see
is what you get.”
Because he's all surface,
uncomplicated. … Could be a recipe
for mediocrity, yes,
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TV ShowTulsa King
Tulsa King — S01E04
“What you see is what you get.”
So, what's your story, Colton? … Oh, really? Okay, yeah,
well, what is that?
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YouTubeGordon Ramsay176K views · 2025-01-19
Gordon Ramsay Takes On the World's Most Controlling Owner! | Full Episodes | Kitchen Nightmares
“what you see is what you get”
can get to the problem straight away … wow look at this
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MovieFrom Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
“What you see is what you get conmigo”
Don't get any lower or slower … And the bonus of an albino boa
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YouTubeMythical Kitchen2.9M views · 2023-02-09
Link Eats His Last Meal
“What you see is what you get, man.”
it'll be some guarantee. … And finally, Link.
Play at 29:44
YouTubeKill Tony1.2M views · 2023-08-01
KT #621 - DON BARRIS
“what you see is what you get guys I mean”
neither … really we are strictly it's like you
Play at 1:29:23
YouTubeMegyn Kelly518K views · 2026-02-07
VP JD Vance and Megyn Kelly - The FULL Interview
“what you see is what you get. And people”
how anybody's going to react to it. You … always ask, well, what does he like in
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