sum and substance

noun

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: the general or basic meaning of something said or written

the sum and substance of an argument

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Marks also told the [officer], in sum and substance, that tomorrow — that is, July 14, 2023 — would mark one month since her friend died. —

Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 15 July 2023

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