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.
- 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)