In my, your, etc. place
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In the situation or position that is occupied by someone else.
If you were in my place, you would understand the difficulty
Often appears as...
- put yourself in my place
- if you were in my place
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At my home or office.
You are always welcome at my place
Often appears as...
- meet at my place
- dinner at my place
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To substitute or replace someone.
She stood in my place when I was ill
Often appears as...
- stand in my place
- sing in my place
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In the situation or position that is occupied by someone else.
If you were in my place, you would understand the difficulty
Often appears as...
- put yourself in my place
- if you were in my place
phrase
At my home or office.
You are always welcome at my place
Often appears as...
- meet at my place
- dinner at my place
phrase
To substitute or replace someone.
She stood in my place when I was ill
Often appears as...
- stand in my place
- sing in my place
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Empathy Signaling
Use to express understanding, asking others to imagine themselves in your situation.
Imagine being in my place, dealing with such pressure.
Pro Tip 2/3Perspective Sharing
Highlights how views might change if positions were switched; often used in debates.
In my place, you might reconsider your opinion.
Pro Tip 3/3Advice Queries
In scenarios seeking advice, used to request guidance based on a role reversal.
What would you do in my place?
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