in one's behalf

in one's behalf
or[on one's behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. For someone else; in your place. * /My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf./ 2. For the good of another person or group; as a help to someone. * /My teacher went to the factory and spoke in my behalf when I was looking for a job./ Compare: IN BEHALF OF, ON ONE'S ACCOUNT.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • in\ one's\ behalf — • in one s behalf • on one s behalf adv. phr. informal 1. For someone else; in your place. My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf. 2. For the good of another person or group; as a help to someone. My teacher… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • on\ one's\ behalf — • in one s behalf • on one s behalf adv. phr. informal 1. For someone else; in your place. My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf. 2. For the good of another person or group; as a help to someone. My teacher… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • in one's behalf — or[on one s behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. For someone else; in your place. * /My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf./ 2. For the good of another person or group; as a help to someone. * /My teacher went… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • on one's behalf — See: ON BEHALF OF …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • on one's behalf — See: ON BEHALF OF …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • behalf — See: IN BEHALF OF or ON BEHALF OF, IN ONE S BEHALF or ON ONE S BEHALF …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • behalf — See: IN BEHALF OF or ON BEHALF OF, IN ONE S BEHALF or ON ONE S BEHALF …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • behalf — See: in behalf of or on behalf of, in one s behalf or on one s behalf …   Словарь американских идиом

  • behalf — n 1. in or on behalf of for, acting for, in place of, representing, as a representative of, in the name of, on the part of, under authority of, on orders of. 2. in or on one’s behalf in the interest of, for the benefit of, for the advantage of …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

  • One Mighty and Strong — is a person of unknown identity who was the subject of an 1832 prophecy by Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, echoing the words and prophecy of Isaiah 28:2. The One Mighty and Strong was said by Smith to be one who… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”