in the form of (someone or something)
in the form of (someone or something)
As represented or exemplified by a particular person or thing. France elected a new president in the form of Emmanuel Macron. The IRS is investigating whether the politician attempted to hide revenue in the form of campaign contributions.
See also: form, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in the shape/form of somebody/something
follows a general word and introduces a particular example of it: There was entertainment on the ship, in the form of a disco and a cinema. Help arrived in the shape of a policeman.See also: form, of, shape, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in the shape/form of somebody/something
- in the shape of (someone or something)
- in the person of (someone)
- in the person of somebody
- always the bridesmaid
- always the bridesmaid, never the bride
- stick it to the man
- narrative
- what with
- what with something