I'm writing in behalf of Mr. Smith, who has applied for a job with your company.
•I'm calling on behalf of my client, who wishes to complain about your actions.
•I'm calling in her behalf.
•I'm acting on your behalf.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
someone's behalf — Speaking, acting, etc for (someone) ● behalf … Useful english dictionary
on (US also in) behalf of or on someone's behalf — 1》 in the interests of a person, group, or principle. → behalf … English new terms dictionary
on someone's behalf — 1) instead of someone, or as a representative of someone A solicitor issued a statement on behalf of the victim s family. 2) in order to help someone She intervened with the immigration service on his behalf … English dictionary
on someone's behalf — See on behalf of … Thesaurus of popular words
on behalf of/on someone's behalf — 1 I am writing on behalf of my client: AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of. 2 a campaign on behalf of cycling: IN THE INTERESTS OF, in support of, for, for the… … Useful english dictionary
on behalf of/on someone's behalf — 1) I am writing on behalf of my client Syn: as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, in place of, on the authority of 2) a campaign on behalf of cycling Syn: in the interests of, in support of, for, for th … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
behalf — ► NOUN (in phrase on (US also in) behalf of or on someone s behalf) 1) in the interests of a person, group, or principle. 2) as a representative of. ORIGIN from a mixture of the earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning «on his… … English terms dictionary
in or on someone's behalf — idi in someone s interests … From formal English to slang
on someone's behalf — … Useful english dictionary
behalf — be|half [ bı hæf ] noun ** on someone s behalf/on behalf of someone or in someone s behalf/in behalf of someone 1. ) instead of someone, or as a representative of someone: A lawyer issued a statement on behalf of the victim s family. 2. ) in… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
behalf — /bəˈhaf / (say buh hahf), /bi / (say bee ) phrase 1. on someone s behalf, Also, US, in someone s behalf. in someone s interest; in aid of someone: to increase one s efforts on someone s behalf. 2. on behalf of, Also, US, in behalf of. a. as a… …
