stick up for somebody phrasal verb informal (see also stick)
to defend someone who is being criticized, especially when no one else will defend them:
You’re supposed to be sticking up for me!
stick up for yourself
She’s always known how to stick up for herself.

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defend to say something to support an idea or person when other people are criticizing them:
The mayor defended the action, saying that it was the best option.
stand up for somebody/something to strongly defend someone who is being criticized, or strongly defend your ideas or your rights:
My grandfather would always stand up for what was right.
I don't want him fighting, but I do want him to stand up for himself.
stick up for somebody informal to strongly defend someone who is being criticized, especially when no one else will defend them:
The other kids tease her, but Sarah often sticks up for her.
come to somebody's defence British English (also come to somebody's defense American English) to say something to defend someone who is being criticized:
Aitken's colleagues quickly came to his defence.

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stick up for
stick up for (someone/something)
to support or defend someone or something.
Her friends stuck up for her when other people said she was guilty.

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stick up for something
stick up for (someone/something)
to support or defend someone or something.
Her friends stuck up for her when other people said she was guilty.

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stick up for
• stick up for (someone or something)
to defend/help/support someone
My boss always sticks up for the younger workers at our company.

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stick up for something
• stick up for (someone or something)
to defend/help/support someone
My boss always sticks up for the younger workers at our company.

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stick up for
v. To defend against attack; fight for.
John always stands up for his rights.
When Mary was being criticized, Jane stuck up for her.
Compare: BACK UP, GO TO BAT FOR, STAND BY, STAND ONE'S GROUND, STICK TO ONE'S GUNS, GO TO BAT FOR.

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stick up for someone
stick up for (someone/something)
to support or defend someone or something.
Her friends stuck up for her when other people said she was guilty.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

stick up for someone
• stick up for (someone or something)
to defend/help/support someone
My boss always sticks up for the younger workers at our company.

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