Stick up for
/stick up fɔː/B2
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1. To defend or support someone, typically in the face of criticism or adversity.
- She always sticks up for her little brother when other kids pick on him.
- It's important to stick up for your beliefs even when it's not popular.
- During the meeting, he stuck up for his colleague who was being unfairly blamed.
- Friends stick up for each other in tough times.
- He stuck up for me when others were blaming me for the mistake.
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