Stand in the gap

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.

Synonyms

stick up for stand in the gate take up the cudgel for stand up for take someone's part take up the cudgels take up for spring to somebody's defence make a stand stand guard get someone's back represent

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