on a personal level

phrase

: in regard to someone's personal life
She has enjoyed great success in her professional life, but, on a (more) personal level, this has been a very stressful time.
He is a good boss, but I don't get along with him on a personal level.

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“On a personal level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20personal%20level. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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