stand up for
To say or do something to help and protect someone or something when others are being unfair to them.
Meanings
To speak or act in defense of a person who is being treated unfairly.
"I'm glad you stood up for me when they were blaming me for the mistake."
To defend a principle, right, or belief when it is under threat.
"We must stand up for freedom of the press, even when it is inconvenient."
"You have to stand up for what you believe in, even if it's not popular."
— Rosa Parks, commonly attributed in multiple interviews and biographies
(Reflexive) To assert oneself and refuse to accept unfair treatment.
"It's time you stood up for yourself and told your boss that you deserve a raise."
One of the most common and important phrasal verbs at B1 level. Very frequently used in both personal and political contexts. The reflexive form ('stand up for yourself') is especially common.
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