the genuine or original thing
la chose véritable ou originale (la chose veritable ou originale)
"This painting is the real McCoy, not a copy."
"Cette peinture est le vrai McCoy, pas une copie." (cette peinture est **le vrai McCoy**, pas une copie.)
to create or develop trust in a relationship
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
to think in an unconventional or creative way
to keep an activity or process going
to join or agree with a group or plan
the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civil...