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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

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

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