speak up for

speak up for (one)

To testify, argue, or give defense on behalf of one. Thank you for speaking up for me back there. I think the boss was ready to fire me! Our organization's goal is to speak up for the disenfranchised groups of the country.
See also: speak, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

speak up for someone or something

to speak in favor of someone or something. If anybody says bad things about me, I hope you speak up for me. I want to speak up for the rights of students.
See also: speak, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • speak up for (one)
  • witness for
  • witness for (someone or something)
  • (someone) won't thank you for (something)
  • boss
  • (one's) blood is up
  • too many cooks spoil the broth
  • too many cooks spoil the soup
  • too many cooks spoil the stew
References in periodicals archive
"When stars align, it is always a thing of beauty," says Speak Up for Kids Executive Director, Coleen LaCosta.