in particular

in particular {adv. phr.}

In a way apart from others; more than others; particularly; especially.

The speaker talked about sports in general and about football In particular.

All the boys played well and Bill in particular.

Margaret liked all her classes, but she liked sewing class in particular.

Contrast: IN GENERAL.

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in general

[in general] (2) {adj. phr.} Most; with few exceptions. * /Women in general like to shop for new clothes./ * /Boys in general like active sports more than girls do./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in general

[in general] (1) {adv. phr.} Usually; very often. * /In general, mother makes good cookies./ * /The weather in Florida is warm in general./ Compare: [ON THE WHOLE] (2). A Dictionary of American Idioms

how goes it?

[how goes it?] {v. phr.}, {interrog.} How are you and your affairs in general progressing? * /Jim asked Bill, "how goes it with the new wife and the new apartment?"/ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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