Phrase guide

when it's at home

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

(of a person) In reality; in fact; when it comes down to it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • Who is Nelson Mandela when he's at home?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

(of a topic) Plainly; in plain English; at its most basic level.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • Feng shui? What on earth is that when it's at home?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: qu'est-ce que ça mange en hiver? — intensifying a question about something unfamiliar