To replace someone

To arrive at the (physical) place where one is supposed to be. / To attain the position one is supposed or destined to reach.

(idiomatic, humorous) Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.

A person will continue to display the inherent qualities of the place from which they grew up, or spent a significant amount of, in.

(colloquial, simile) Moving about randomly.

(idiomatic) In a difficult and inescapable position. / (idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.

(literally) Describing actions or activities that the speaker considers inappropriate, misdirected, or unlikely to yield good results.

Alternative form of put one's cards on the table

At a location where something good is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence; lucky; fortunate; able to obtain a benefit due to circumstances, rather than due to merit.

present participle of put oneself in someone's place