in place of (someone or something)
Instead of someone or something else; as a substitute for someone or something. I'm going to lead the meeting in place of Janet because she went home sick. My parents got me a pet hamster in place of my dog that recently died. I know you're still reeling from your break-up, but instead of just seeing someone in place of Jack, why not take some time to grieve what you two had?
in place of (something)
As an alternative to something; instead of something. Can we put another bouquet here in place of the roses? My parents made me put something up in place of that poster because they thought it was too goth and would scare my little sister. Because my apartment is so small, I use a collapsible table in place of a dining room table.
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in place of someone or something
instead of someone or something; as a substitute for someone or something. I changed my mind. I want a red one in place of the blue one. John came to help in place of Max, who was sick.
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in place of somebody/something
, in somebody’s/something’s ˈplace
instead of somebody/something: You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ♢ He was unable to go to the ceremony, but he sent his son in his place.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
in place of
Instead of.
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