in the case of someone or something

in the case of someone or something
in the case of someone or something
in the matter of someone or something; in the instance of someone or something. •

In the case of John, I think we had better allow his request.

In the case of this woman, we'll not grant permission.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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