The genuine article noun phrase informal
The person or thing that is original or authentic; a thing or person that is the best example of its type
Jane is showing off her new LV bag again, but I think it's not the genuine article.
If you have ever yearned to meet a Bajau person, John is the genuine article.
1. To be real or genuine
2. To have goodwill
To indicate that someone or something is genuine or real.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.