Stick up for (someone or something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stick up for (someone or something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-01-06 05:01

Meaning of Stick up for (someone or something

Stick up for (someone or something verb phrase informal

To protect or express one's support for someone or something.

As a consumer, you must stick up for your rights!

Don't allow those big boys to bully you. Stick up for yourself!

Don't worry, the team will stick up for you.

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Grammar and Usage of Stick up for (someone or something

Verb Forms

  • to stick up for (someone or something)
  • sticking up for (someone or something)
  • sticks up for (someone or something)
  • stuck up for (someone or something)

The verb "stick" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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