She will take up the cudgel for her friend.
take up the cudgel for
idiomTo make a defense for someone or something, on behalf of another person.
When the boss unfairly criticized the new intern, the manager decided to take up the cudgel for him.
Despite the risk to his own reputation, the lawyer chose to take up the cudgel for the marginalized community, challenging the unjust laws in court.
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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get taken in
To be fooled; to fall for.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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have one's name taken
To receive a yellow card.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
Last updated April 17, 2026