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    I want to know the meaning of this expression.

    "in and of itself". Somebody explain if possible.

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    +7  Views: 364 Answers: 6 Posted: 5 months ago
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      Cb is correct it means , e.g. The necktie was not in or of itself responsible for the strangulation. I think it's what's know as an old English adverb. 

      5 months ago. Rating: 6
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        Ducky

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        Good explanation.
        commented 5 months ago

        It means one particular thing without allowing any room or question for something else to be the cause.

        5 months ago. Rating: 6
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          Ducky

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          lol Are you sure?
          commented 5 months ago
          country bumpkin

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          Uhmmm, I'm certain? LOL
          commented 5 months ago
          Ducky

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          Okay then. I'll use it in a sentence today. :)
          commented 5 months ago

          ....the individual words do not contribute to the meaning of the phrase 


          ....it really has no meaning

          5 months ago. Rating: 4
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            Ducky

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            So, it's just another "having said that"?
            Or, here's another one. "Be that as it may".
            commented 5 months ago

            It sounds a little bit like AKA.     lol.

            5 months ago. Rating: 4
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              Ducky

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              :)
              commented 5 months ago

              No outside influence. 'in and of itself'  also 'that's the way it is'  'intrinsic- itself'.... I think!  I never use the term. 

              4 months ago. Rating: 4
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                Ducky

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                Nor do I but I might if I can figure out what it means. :)
                commented 4 months ago

                The question sounds like Alex Trebek asking a question .

                5 months ago. Rating: 3
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                  country bumpkin

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                  Ducky asked, "What is the meaning of the expression"?
                  Your comment belongs in the blue section underneath the question, not here in the answer section.
                  commented 5 months ago


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