in memory of somebody

in memory of somebody
in memory of sb | to the memory of sb idiom
intended to show respect and remind people of sb who has died

He founded the charity in memory of his late wife.

The statue was erected to the memory of my father.

Main entry:memoryidiom

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  • (to) the memory of somebody — in memory of sb | to the memory of sb idiom intended to show respect and remind people of sb who has died • He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. • The statue was erected to the memory of my father. Main entry: ↑memoryidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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