reflected in

reflected in (something)

1. Literally, shown as a duplicate image on a reflective surface. The mountain was perfectly reflected in the crystal-clear lake. The entire street was reflected in the office building's mirror-like windows.
2. Displayed by or shown in the results or outcome of something. I hope all our hard work is reflected in good sales of the new product. The extra hours you worked will be reflected in your paycheck this month.
See also: reflect
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

reflected in something

 
1. Lit. [of something] mirrored in something, such as a mirror, water, ice, etc. His image was reflected in the mirror, giving him a good view of his sunburn. When the hermit's image was reflected in the pool, he was amazed.
2. Fig. [of something] shown in a result. The extra charges will be reflected in next month's bill. I do not understand all the charges that are reflected in my statement.
See also: reflect
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • reflected in (something)
  • reflect (up)on (something)
  • reflect on
  • in duplicate
  • literally
  • able to breathe (easy/easily/freely) again
  • able to breathe again
  • breathe again
  • you get (back) what you give
  • vi
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