Can you use "in person" for inanimate objects, as in "the car looks completely different in person" implying the car is different than the picture?
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1It's not the car that is in person it is you who are viewing it in person. – Jim Jul 11 '16 at 14:49
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1In case it's not obvious, @Jim's comment means "yes, you can". – Max Williams Jul 11 '16 at 14:55
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It's a bit odd, but understandable. – Colin Fine Jul 11 '16 at 16:14
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That is very idiomatic where I come from (US Midwest) and didn't think it odd until now. Can't unread, CAN'T UNREAD! :-) – Kristina Lopez Jul 11 '16 at 16:47