in the person of (someone)

in the person of (someone)

In the form of a specific person; as represented by a particular person. France elected a new president in the person of Emmanuel Macron. Assistance finally came in the person of the deputy sheriff.
See also: of, person
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in the person of somebody

(formal) in the form or shape of somebody: Help arrived in the person of his mother.
See also: of, person, somebody
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See also:
  • in the person of somebody
  • hanger-on
  • frog in a small pond
  • pond
  • a big fish in a small pond
  • a big frog in a small pond
  • big fish in a small pond
  • big frog in a small pond
  • change off
  • a whole team and the dog under the wagon