"in and of itself". What does this phrase mean in this sentence:?

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"His reluctance to meet me, in and of itself, represents his deep hate towards me."

2007-09-03 20:30:46 · 3 answers · asked by Matapena 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

even without any other evidence

2007-09-03 20:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

his reluctance is of it's own merits exclusive of his deep hatred towards me.

2007-09-04 04:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That is a dreadful sentence. Is it from your diary?

2007-09-04 05:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by CountTheDays 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋