take someone's part
To show support for or defend the actions of someone in the course of a debate, argument, etc.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I always take my friend's part when people criticize her.”
“Even though he knew his brother was wrong, he still decided to take his part during the argument.”
“The loyal advisor felt compelled to take the king's part, despite the growing public outcry against the new tax laws.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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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.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026