I knew his face so well from the photographs that it felt a bit strange when I finally saw him in the flesh.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
meet (someone) in the flesh — meet/see (someone) in the flesh to meet or see someone yourself, instead of watching them in a film or on television, etc.. I knew his face so well from the photographs that it felt a bit strange when I finally saw him in the flesh … New idioms dictionary
in the flesh — adjective an appearance carried out personally in someone else s physical presence (Freq. 1) he carried out the negotiations in person a personal appearance is an appearance by a person in the flesh • Syn: ↑in person • Similar to: ↑personal * * * … Useful english dictionary
in the flesh — If you meet or see someone in the flesh you actually meet or see them, rather than seeing them on TV or in other media … The small dictionary of idiomes
in the flesh — If you meet or see someone in the flesh you actually meet or see them, rather than seeing them on TV or in other media. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak — proverb someone has good intentions but fails to live up to them Origin: with biblical allusion to Matt. 26:41 * * * the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak used to say that you want to do something but you cannot because you do not have the… … Useful english dictionary
flesh — [[t]fle̱ʃ[/t]] fleshes, fleshing, fleshed 1) N UNCOUNT Flesh is the soft part of a person s or animal s body between the bones and the skin. Illness had wasted the flesh from her tall, willowy body. ...the pale pink flesh of trout and salmon. 2)… … English dictionary
flesh — flesh1 W3 [fleʃ] n [U] [: Old English; Origin: flAsc] 1.) the soft part of the body of a person or animal that is between the skin and the bones ▪ a freshwater fish with firm white flesh 2.) the skin of the human body ▪ His flesh was red and… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Mortification of the flesh — For the theological doctrine, see Mortification (theology). For the theological doctrine from a Roman Catholic perspective, see Mortification in Roman Catholic teaching. For the Christian metal band, see Mortification (band). Flagellants… … Wikipedia
flesh — 1 noun (U) 1 the soft part of the body of a person or animal that is between the skin and the bones : flesh wound (=a slight injury from a knife or bullet) 2 the soft part of a fruit or vegetable that can be eaten: Cut the melon in half and scoop … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
flesh*/ — [fleʃ] noun [U] I 1) the soft substance under your skin that consists mostly of muscle and fat The dog s teeth sank into my flesh.[/ex] 2) the soft part of a fruit or vegetable that is under the skin Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
