take the place of something
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take the place of something — take something s place or take the place of something to be used instead of something else DVD systems are rapidly taking the place of videos … English dictionary
take the place of someone — take someone s place or take the place of someone to do something instead of someone else No one could ever take the place of her father. Joe resigned as chairperson in 1999 and I took his place … English dictionary
take someone's or something's place — (or take the place of (someone or something)) : to replace someone or something Who will take the king s place when he dies? We solved the original problem, but now a new one has taken its place. I was too busy to attend the meeting, so I had my… … Useful english dictionary
Take the Time — «Take the Time» Single de Dream Theater del álbum Images and Words Género(s) Metal progresivo Duración 8:21 Discográfica ATCO Records Autor … Wikipedia Español
Take the High Road — This article is about the Scottish soap opera. For the Elemeno P song, see Take the High Road (song). Take the High Road Opening titles Format Soap opera Cre … Wikipedia
take the rap — (informal) BE PUNISHED, take the blame, suffer (the consequences), pay (the price). → rap * * * take the rap (slang) To take the blame or punishment, esp in place of another • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
take something's place — take something’s place take the place of something phrase to be used instead of something else DVD systems are rapidly taking the place of videos. Thesaurus: to replace, or to be replacedsynonym Main entry: place * * * take sb s/sth s ˈplace … Useful english dictionary
take something's place — or take the place of something to be used instead of something else DVD systems are rapidly taking the place of videos … English dictionary
place — place1 [ pleıs ] noun count *** ▸ 1 area/position ▸ 2 town/country/building ▸ 3 opportunity to be in something ▸ 4 seat/position ▸ 5 position in a race etc. ▸ 6 right occasion for something ▸ 7 point in book etc. ▸ 8 importance to people ▸ 9… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
take your place — 1) to go to a particular position so that you are ready to do something Bjorn took his place at the microphone. 2) to become part of a particular group of people or things The restaurant has taken its place among the finest eating establishments… … English dictionary
