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Definition swap places in British English

swap places phrase

phrase
1

to move to the place where someone else is sitting or standing, so that they can move to where you were sitting or standing

Example

I can't see a thing. Do you mind if we swap places?

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2

to be in the situation that another person is in

Example

I'd never want to swap places with the Royal Family!

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Definition swap places in British English