in the form of (someone or something)

in the form of (someone or something)

As represented or exemplified by a particular person or thing. France elected a new president in the form of Emmanuel Macron. The IRS is investigating whether the politician attempted to hide revenue in the form of campaign contributions. The first big test for the new manager will come in the form of healthcare open enrollment. We really need it to go smoothly this year.

See also: form, of

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in the shape/form of somebody/something

follows a general word and introduces a particular example of it: There was entertainment on the ship, in the form of a disco and a cinema. ♢ Help arrived in the shape of a policeman.

See also: form, of, shape, somebody, something

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