in somebody's place

in somebody's place
in place of sb/sth | in sb's/sth's ˈplace idiom
instead of sb/sth

You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe.

He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place.

Main entry:placeidiom

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  • put yourself in somebody somebody's place — put yourself in sb else s/sb s ˈplace idiom to imagine that you are in sb else s situation • Of course I was upset just put yourself in my place. Main entry: ↑placeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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