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stand up to

Phrasal-verb Defense

Meaning

to confront someone or something bravely in defense of someone

Example Sentences

"He stood up to the bully to protect his little brother."

Related Expressions

chalk up to

to attribute something to a particular reason

hold to

to keep following a promise, rule, or plan

sit down to

to gather together to share a meal or celebration

take forward

to move a plan or project to the next stage

boil with rage

to feel extremely angry

put in for

to make a formal request for something