in the original

idiom

: in the language used by the original writer

We read Homer in the original, not in translation.

Examples of in the original in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kelsey Grammer's 7 Kids: Everything to Know The character of Alice was first introduced in the original series’ fifth season, when Roz got pregnant by a 20-year-old college student. —

Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Also in the mix is Kira (Keely Hawes), the daughter of Sarah Manning, the main character played by Tatiana Maslany in the original series, who is now all grown up. —

Lucy Ford, TIME, 23 May 2024 There are eight Bridgerton books in the original series, plus an epilogue collection. —

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 Gyllenhaal starred in the original film as Dalton, who is hired to be the bouncer of a bar in the Florida Keys. —

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the original

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