in being
Synonyms
Examples
Even if we have thousands of acts of great virtue to our credit, our confidence in being heard must be based on God's mercy and His love for men. Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved.
Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something.
Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved.
Cease your jests, there is no joke in being ill-natured.
There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.
Nothing equals the joy of the drinker, except the joy of the wine in being drunk.