in public
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Meaning · English
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Register: neutral
Examples
Tom becomes nervous whenever he has to speak in public.Tom bối rối mỗi khi nó nói chuyện trước công chúng.
Tom becomes nervous whenever he has to speak in public.Tom trở nên lo lắng khi nó phải nói chuyện ở nơi công cộng.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “in public” mean?
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “in public” formal or informal?
in public is generally neutral.