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See: IN EVIDENCE.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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in evidence

[in evidence] {adj. phr.} Easily seen; noticeable. * /The little boy's measles were very much in evidence./ * /The tulips were blooming; spring was in evidence./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(1914-1997) U.S. U.S. writer Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious. www.english-slang.com

Ann Landers

(1918-2002) U.S. advice columnist Know thyself. Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. www.english-slang.com

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