in person

in person also in the flesh {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 will march.

Compare: FACE-TO-FACE (2).

Contrast: INSTEAD OF.

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