on a personal level
idiom
: 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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It’s allowed professors to be innovative, to connect with students on a personal level, to communicate nuanced points of view, to teach their research, and to harness and share their intellectual energy.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, leaders can create structured opportunities for team members to connect on a personal level, fostering empathy and understanding.
—Kotter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite an amiable relationship on a personal level in their hometown, Fazio’s campaign video is not complimentary of Lamont.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
As a native Houstonian, Heather understands the local market on a personal level.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, leaders can create structured opportunities for team members to connect on a personal level, fostering empathy and understanding.
—Kotter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite an amiable relationship on a personal level in their hometown, Fazio’s campaign video is not complimentary of Lamont.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
As a native Houstonian, Heather understands the local market on a personal level.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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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 16 Oct. 2025.
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