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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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out of character

[out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement with a person's character or personality; not in the way that a person usually behaves or is expected to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in character

[in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In agreement with a person's character or personality; in the way that a person usually behaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sterling character

[sterling character] {n. phr.} A person of irreproachable character; one of the highest professional standards. * /The nominee for the Supreme Court must be a sterling character in every possible […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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