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Discover LudwigThe phrase "In the flesh" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to refer to someone being present in person, as opposed to being represented in some other form, such as a photograph or video. Example: "I was thrilled to finally meet my favorite author in the flesh at the book signing event."
Idiom
In the flesh.
If you meet or see someone in the flesh you actually meet or see them, rather than seeing them on TV or in other media.
Dictionary
In the flesh
adverb
Present in a physical body; in person.
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Writing becomes filling in the flesh.
"In the flesh".
"In the flesh," I said.
In the flesh, she's sexy.
In the flesh, the full McConaughey affect is undeniably leonine.
In the flesh, she seems composed, politely forthright.
In the flesh, the Roitfeld genes are instantly apparent.
In the flesh, McQueen is straightforward, imposing and hates pretension.
In the Flesh arrived on BBC3 heavy with promise.
In the flesh, Wajda cuts a sprightly figure.
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