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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in and of itself

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

Where things get really strange is when you consider that Serkis’ “Animal Farm,” in and of itself, is not a conservative movie.

From Salon ● May 3, 2026

Rodrigue noted that navigating Arctic waters in and of itself is expensive because ships need to be especially equipped for the harsher conditions.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

This, from a man who had a reputation for being quite the gourmand, was telling in and of itself.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman