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
Instead of.
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