in evidence
Related to in evidence: evidencing
in evidence
1. Evident; plainly visible. All the renovations you made to the house are clearly in evidence. I think prospective buyers will be impressed. Jason said he's been cleaning his room all day, but I just went up there, and I didn't see much progress in evidence.
2. As evidence in a court proceeding. The attorney handed the judge the documents so she could admit them in evidence.
See also: evidence
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in evidence
1. Also, much in evidence. Plainly visible, conspicuous, as in The car's new dents were very much in evidence. [Second half of 1800s]
2. As testimony in a court of law, as in The attorney submitted the photograph in evidence. [c. 1700]
See also: evidence
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in ˈevidence
present and clearly seen: There were very few local people in evidence at the meeting. What’s the matter with John? His sense of humour hasn’t been much in evidence recently.See also: evidence
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in evidence
1. Plainly visible; to be seen: It was early, and few pedestrians were in evidence on the city streets.
2. Law As legal evidence: submitted the photograph in evidence.
See also: evidence
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- plainly
- put (something) plainly
- put plainly
- shine through
- ahead of schedule
- schedule
- be/come up against a brick wall
- come up against a brick wall
- up against a brick wall
- shop (something) around