Definition in someone’s place in British English

in someone’s place phrase

phrase

used for talking about what you would do if you were in the same situation as someone else

Example

Wouldn't you do the same if you were in Bill's place?

Example

If you think you've got problems, put yourself in my place.

Synonyms and related words

against a backcloth of something allâs well that ends well as it is/as it turns out

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