In behalf of (someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in behalf of (someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-23 03:06

Meaning of In behalf of (someone)

In behalf of (someone) American British adverb phrase

This phrase can be varied in the form of "in someone's behalf", "on behalf of someone" or "on someone's behalf".

1. To represent or replace someone or an organization

The director has delegated his power to me, so in behalf of him, I will sign this contract today.

In behalf of my family, I would like to sincerely thanks all of you for coming.

2. For the sake of someone or an organization 

Some citizens didn't realize what the authorities had done was in behalf of them.

Our organization's aim is to expand many free courses in behalf of poor children.

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as it happens/happened
Coincidentally, suprisingly; as a matter of fact
Example: I went to my grandma's house to look for my cat. As it happened, the cat was in my grandma's care. 
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