take the shadow for the substance: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    General Englishformalliteraryarchaic
    • To mistake an appearance, imitation, or mere sign for the real thing or essential reality.
    • To accept a superficial resemblance or representation as equivalent to the actual substance or truth.

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