stand in for
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To do someone's job for them while they are away.
"Can you stand in for me at the meeting on Thursday? I have a doctor's appointment."
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Number four, stand in for someone.
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column lying on the floor stand in for trees.
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of anonymous buildings that can stand in for anywhere else.
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I'll be happy to stand in for him if you are