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

“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