in (someone's or something's) stead
in (someone's or something's) stead
As the representative of someone or something; in place of someone or something. (Typically used in slightly more formal language.) The boss isn't here at the moment, but I'd be happy to sign for the package in her stead. My horse was stolen, so I am forced to ride this donkey in its stead.
See also: stead
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in somebody’s/something’s ˈstead
(formal) instead of somebody/something: Foxton was dismissed and John Smith was appointed in his stead.See also: stead
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- beware of
- beware of (someone or something)
- be/have done with somebody/something
- be in line with (someone or something)
- better of
- (someone or something) promises well
- begin with
- begin with (someone or something)
- bird has flown, the
- be rough on (someone or something)