# in terms of sth

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/in-terms-of-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to show which specific part of a topic you are talking about.

## Examples

- How is the new house in terms of space?
- In terms of cost, the new car is much better than the one we looked at yesterday.
- The report evaluates the company's performance in terms of long-term sustainability rather than just focusing on the quarterly profits.

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