be (something) itself

To be the embodiment of a particular trait (stated between "be" and "itself"). My mom is just kindness itself—she's always willing to help anyone in need.

be ˌpatience, ˌhonesty, simˌplicity, etc. itˈself

be an example of complete patience, etc: The manager of the hotel was courtesy itself. Programming the video is simplicity itself.

词组	be (something) itself
释义	be (something) itself be (something) itself To be the embodiment of a particular trait (stated between "be" and "itself"). My mom is just kindness itself—she's always willing to help anyone in need. See also: itself Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be ˌpatience, ˌhonesty, simˌplicity, etc. itˈself be an example of complete patience, etc: The manager of the hotel was courtesy itself. Programming the video is simplicity itself. See also: itself Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be patience, honesty, simplicity, etc. itself simplicity kindness patience honesty in and of itself blow itself out by itself engorge engorge itself on (someone or something)
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