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in and of itself

Idioms  
  1. Intrinsically, considered alone. For example, In and of itself the plan might work, but I doubt that it will be approved. It is also put simply as in itself, as in This account may be true in itself. [First half of 1600s]


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But besides being a meme in and of itself, Wendy’s has a few characteristics that make it a solid candidate for meme-stock status.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

And as unthreatening as she is, that in and of itself is threatening.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

“Trying to define the bond market in and of itself is a challenging exercise,” says Don Calcagni, chief investment officer at Mercer Advisors.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

To say that would be an understatement in and of itself.

From Salon Apr. 5, 2026

But I’ve managed to clear the wall, and that’s a feat in and of itself.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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