fend and prove

fend and prove

dated To argue and defend a point or opinion. I was forced to fend and prove my stance before the tribunal.
See also: and, fend, prove
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • fend
  • prove out
  • prove to
  • prove (something) to (one)
  • fend against
  • fend against (something)
  • fend off
  • fend for
  • fend for (oneself)
  • poison pill