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
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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.
- 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