in the case of (someone or something)
in the case of (someone or something)
In reference to; in the instance of; concerning. Well, in the case of your sister, we didn't have to give her a curfew because she never stayed out late.
See also: case, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in the case of someone or something
in the matter of someone or something; in the instance of someone or something. In the case of John, I think we had better allow his request. In the case of this woman, we'll not grant permission.
See also: case, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in the case of
Regarding, in the matter of, in that instance. For example, In the case of James, they decided to promote him to the next grade. [Late 1300s] Also see in case, def. 2.
See also: case, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- in the case of
- in/with reference to
- concerning
- give (one) the devil
- nothing like that
- wiser
- be none the wiser
- be none the wiser/no wiser
- as of now
- for the high jump