in the flesh
if you see someone in the flesh, you see someone who you previously had only seen in pictures, films

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in the flesh
physically in front of you.
I have seen her in films and on TV but never in the flesh.

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in the flesh
really present, in person
I finally was able to see my favorite movie actor in the flesh.

I have never had the chance to meet the president of our university in the flesh.

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in the flesh
See: IN PERSON.
{adv. phr.} Yourself; personally.
A TV actor appeared in person today in school.

The governor cannot march in the parade in person today, but his wife wilt march.
Compare: FACE-TO-FACE(2). Contrast: INSTEAD OF.

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