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in one's behalf

[in one's behalf] or [on one's behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. For someone else; in your place. * /My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in behalf of

[in behalf of] or [on behalf of] {prep.}, {formal} 1. In place of; as a representative of; for. * /John accepted the championship award on behalf of the team./ 2. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

hatchet job

[hatchet job] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. The act of saying or writing terrible things about someone or something, usually on behalf of one's boss or organization. * /When Phil makes […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

behalf

[behalf] See: [IN BEHALF OF] or [ON BEHALF OF], [IN ONE'S BEHALF] or [ON ONE'S BEHALF]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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