in the person of (someone)

in the person of (someone)

In the form of a specific person; as represented by a particular person. France elected a new president in the person of Emmanuel Macron. Assistance finally came in the person of the deputy sheriff. None of us could soothe the little boy, but then comfort came in the person of his mother—thank goodness.
See also: of, person
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in the person of somebody

(formal) in the form or shape of somebody: Help arrived in the person of his mother.
See also: of, person, somebody
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