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Hrsanei Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
In lieu of
Hi.
I am going to ask about the phrase in lieu of. Dictionaries suggest that it is an archaic alternative for instead of.
But interestingly, my American professor used it in his lecture notes.
I wonder if native speakers tell me whether this word is still in use.
Thank you very much for your time and help
Cheers
I am going to ask about the phrase in lieu of. Dictionaries suggest that it is an archaic alternative for instead of.
But interestingly, my American professor used it in his lecture notes.
I wonder if native speakers tell me whether this word is still in use.
Thank you very much for your time and help
Cheers
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Hello hrsanei, Yes, it is still in use but I hear and see it less and less. It's a nice expression, but less common than it was 30 years ago. John
- Hello hrsanei, Yes, it is still in use but I hear and see it less and less.
- It's a nice expression, but less common than it was 30 years ago.
- John
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Hello hrsanei,
Yes, it is still in use but I hear and see it less and less. It's a nice expression, but less common than it was 30 years ago.
John
Yes, it is still in use but I hear and see it less and less. It's a nice expression, but less common than it was 30 years ago.
John
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Thank you very much Rover for your explanation.
You make a good contribution to this forum by sharing the British version of words and phrases.
Cheers
You make a good contribution to this forum by sharing the British version of words and phrases.
Cheers
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