trade places
Switch with another
To trade places is to exchange positions with someone else, either literally or figuratively.
Two people might trade places in a line, or you might wish you could trade places with someone whose life seems easier: I wouldn't trade places with him for anything.
The phrase implies a complete swap—each party takes on the other's situation.
Mutual giving and receiving
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- substituteReplacement for another
- interchangeReciprocal transfer between parties
- transposeReverse order of elements
flip · alternate · shift · rotate · transfer · changeover · replacement · reversal
Attitude or spatial rendering
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- relateConnect or recount
- connectionA joining or relation
insight · sympathy · consideration · awareness · vicarious · sensitivity · rapport · solidarity
exchange
Mutual giving and receiving
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- substituteReplacement for another
- interchangeReciprocal transfer between parties
transpose · flip · alternate · shift · rotate · transfer · changeover · replacement · reversal · invert
perspective
Attitude or spatial rendering
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- relateConnect or recount
connection · insight · sympathy · consideration · awareness · vicarious · sensitivity · rapport · solidarity · imagine
chance
Likelihood of occurrence
spot · position · slot · moment · occasion · break · option · invitation · offer · prospect
trade placesstay put
Remain in place
hold position · stand still · stand one's ground · hold one's ground · keep still
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