
Be patience, honesty, simplicity, etc. itself
Metaphorical Use
This phrase is used metaphorically to compare a person to the essence of these virtues.
My grandmother is patience itself, always so calm in any situation.
Figurative Expression
The expression is not literal but highlights that someone has a remarkable quality.
During the crisis, the leader was honesty itself, being open about the challenges faced.
Cultural Imagination
This phrase taps into the cultural ideal that certain virtues are highly valued and respected.
He is simplicity itself, living a life free from the traps of modern consumerism.
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