in lieu of

Idioms and Phrases

see instead of .

Example Sentences

“That first version of the song is kind of in lieu of the prayer. And then at the end of the episode, we get the full song, which is kind of the danceable fun party version, and that’s just a lot of fun.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Elle,” which was released in Australia a couple months ago, angered healthcare professionals and cancer survivors for Macpherson’s revelation in the book that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 but chose alternative therapies to overcome it in lieu of chemotherapy.

From Los Angeles Times

The latter was the team’s longest offensive play of the season and came on a zero blitz, meaning the Patriots sent more pass rushers in lieu of keeping a safety back to help in coverage.

From Los Angeles Times

He was booked at the Torrance Police Department and is being held in lieu of $500,000 bail, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times

Nino apologizes profusely to the dazed Gianni — who was fleeing bullies — and leaves him, in lieu of contact information, with a crumpled sketch of fireworks.

From New York Times

Related Words

• sooner
• willingly