in place of (something)

in place of (something)

As an alternative to something; instead of something. Can we put another bouquet here in place of the roses?
See also: of, place
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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.
See also: of, place
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in place of

Instead of.
See also: of, place
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • jerk (someone or something) out of (something or some place)
  • jerk out of
  • haul to some place
  • look (out) onto (something)
  • look on
  • flush out of some place
  • ditch (some place)
  • haul around
  • lift down
  • defect to (something)