in itself

in itself

Without the consideration of anything else. (A shortening of the full phrase "in and of itself.") The defendant's story seems plausible in itself, but when taken alongside the testimony of the witnesses, it starts to look less and less believable. As a sequel, the movie does a good job of continuing the story of the first, but it fails as a cohesive, enjoyable film in itself.
See also: itself
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in itself

see under in and of itself.
See also: itself
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in itˈself

considered separately from other things; in its true nature: In itself, it’s not a difficult problem to solve.
See also: itself
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • track with (something)
  • alongside
  • alongside of
  • in point of
  • sit in judgment on
  • sit in judgment on (one)
  • by reason of
  • hair-splittingly
  • sit in judgment on someone
  • sit in judgment of (someone or something)
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