He stepped forward to stand in the gap for his friend.
stand in the gap
idiomTo expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.
When the lead manager quit suddenly, she had to stand in the gap to keep the project running.
Recognizing the vulnerability of the team, the veteran officer chose to stand in the gap, shielding his colleagues from the incoming criticism.
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blow this pop stand
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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blow this Popsicle stand
To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.
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bridge the gap
To serve as or create a connection between disconnected or disparate things.
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can't stand
cannot put up with
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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half-night stand
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, lasting for less than an entire night, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.
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not have a leg to stand on
To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.
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one-night stand
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.