in place of

Idioms and Phrases

see in someone's shoes ; instead of .

Example Sentences

The new “Sonny & Cher Show” ran from 1976 to 1977, with two crossed fingers in place of the ampersand.

From Los Angeles Times

Following last Monday’s debacle against the Miami Dolphins, McVay put rookie center Beaux Limmer back in the lineup in place of Jonah Jackson.

From Los Angeles Times

On Sunday, second-year pro Warren McClendon Jr. started at right tackle in place of the injured Noteboom.

From Los Angeles Times

In place of frenzied calls to action on the Facebook group Pantsuit Nation, there are meme accounts posting ironic, detached jokes about the end of democracy.

From Slate

If you want to make a scope for deeper water, follow the same steps but use a longer piece of PVC pipe in place of the coffee can!

From National Geographic Kids