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.
- 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