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capture the essence
express something's true nature
To capture the essence of something is to show or express its most important quality or character.
Hear it in real life
Did the painting look like the village?
Yes, it really captured the essence of the place.
The film captures the essence of life in a busy coastal city.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: capture ‸ essence of something
Say: capture the essence of something
This fixed expression normally includes "the" before "essence."
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How it fits in a sentence.
capture the essence of something; captures the essence of something
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The film captures the essence of life in a busy coastal city.
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capture the essence
express something's true nature
“The film captures the essence of life in a busy coastal city.”
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