in practice

Idioms  

1. Actually, in fact, especially as opposed to theoretically or in principle . For example, In practice this contraption seems to work, although no one knows how or why . [Second half of 1500s] Also see put into practice .

2. In the exercise of a particular profession, as in She's an obstetrician and has been in practice for at least ten years . [c. 1700]

3. In a state of being exercised so as to maintain one's skill, as in This trumpeter is always in practice . [Early 1600s] For an antonym, see out of practice .

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Example Sentences

"I feel amazing. I felt really bad in practice, that's usually a good sign, you can only get better from there," Gilding told Sky Sports.

From BBC

Slowing down looks mundane in practice: giving eggs and butter time to lose their chill before baking; letting meat rest instead of slicing into it triumphantly too soon.

From Salon

Cronin said earlier in the week that Booker sprained his ankle in practice, an injury the big man appeared to exacerbate against Arizona State on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

And in practice, that has meant turning toward the few places where a real upside still appears possible, even if the risks are high.

From The Wall Street Journal

For users, she said this means in practice the US algorithm may "lag in personalisation" and take longer to adapt to viral content.

From BBC