Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-the-flesh

idiom
/ɪn ðə flɛʃ/
Definition
In person; in the physical presence.
Examples
  • It was amazing to meet my favorite author in-the-flesh at the book signing event.
  • After years of video calls, I finally got to see my friend in-the-flesh.
  • The concert was incredible; seeing the band perform in-the-flesh was a dream come true.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in-the-flesh’ refers to someone or something being present physically rather than virtually or in a different form.
Synonyms
  • in person
  • face-to-face
  • physically present