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Physical Presence

Used when you have direct interaction with someone, not through technology.

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After months of video calls, we finally met in the flesh.
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Not Literal

It's a figure of speech meaning 'in person', but not implying actual flesh or skin.

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The CEO will join us in the flesh for a change.
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Real Experience

Emphasizes the authenticity of meeting someone, not a representation or image.

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Seeing the band in the flesh was way better than YouTube videos.
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