in essence

Fundamentally; basically. Yeah, in essence, that's what I'm trying to say. In essence, she's a good person—you just need to get to know her better

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in essence

basically; essentially. I have lots of detailed advice for you, but in essence, I want you to do the best you can. In essence, lightning is just a giant spark of electricity.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in essence

Basically, by nature, as in He is in essence a very private person or In essence, they were asking the wrong question. This term employs essence in the sense of "intrinsic nature," a usage dating from the mid-1600s.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in essence

By nature; essentially: He is in essence a reclusive sort.

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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soul of, the
the soul of (something)
the crux of the matter
crux
crux of the matter
crux of the matter, the
essence
of the essence
be of the essence
the heart of the matter

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释义	in essence in essence Fundamentally; basically. Yeah, in essence, that's what I'm trying to say. In essence, she's a good person—you just need to get to know her better See also: essence Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in essence basically; essentially. I have lots of detailed advice for you, but in essence, I want you to do the best you can. In essence, lightning is just a giant spark of electricity. See also: essence McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. in essence Basically, by nature, as in He is in essence a very private person or In essence, they were asking the wrong question. This term employs essence in the sense of "intrinsic nature," a usage dating from the mid-1600s. See also: essence The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. in essence By nature; essentially: He is in essence a reclusive sort. See also: essence American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: soul of, the the soul of (something) the crux of the matter crux crux of the matter crux of the matter, the essence of the essence be of the essence the heart of the matter
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