Word Choice – The Difference Between “In Style” and “With Style”

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I'm confused about whether to use "in style" or "with style" after a verb. Is it correct to say both, and if it is, is there a difference between the two expressions?

For instance, for a slogan, I was thinking of something like

Do it with style

or

Do it in style

According to this post and a few google searches, it seems that "in style" is more correct, but I've also seen "with style" being used quite often.

Best Answer

"In style" primarily means that something is currently fashionable. For example, you might say that a particular item of clothing is "in style".

"With style" typically means that some thought, design, or flair has been put into something. For example, if you do something 'with style' it may be impressive, or look good. Note also that the expression "with style" is sometimes used humorously if something is unexpectedly a spectacle - for example, if someone fell over in an exaggerated or embarrassing way, perhaps knocking things over, someone might say they fell over "with style".

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