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take someone's part

idiom
Meaning

To show support for or defend the actions of someone in the course of a debate, argument, etc.


Examples
SIMPLE

I always take my friend's part when people criticize her.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though he knew his brother was wrong, he still decided to take his part during the argument.

COMPLEX

The loyal advisor felt compelled to take the king's part, despite the growing public outcry against the new tax laws.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    another nail in someone's coffin

    An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.

  2. 02

    answer someone's prayers

    To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.

  3. 03

    answer to someone's prayers

    Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.

  4. 04

    apple of someone's eye

    The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.

  5. 05

    bane of someone's existence

    Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.

  6. 06

    bash someone's face in

    To beat someone violently.

  7. 07

    bash someone's head

    To beat up someone violently.

  8. 08

    be someone's to lose

    To be anticipated to be won by someone.

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