go to bat for someone

Related to word: bat

Idiom

Definition

  1. To support or defend someone, especially when they are facing challenges or opposition.

    为某人出面支持

    • Her friends went to bat for her when she was unfairly accused.

      当她被不公地指控时,她的朋友们为她挺身而出。

    • The manager always goes to bat for his team members, ensuring they get the resources they need.

      经理总是为他的团队成员挺身而出,确保他们获得所需的资源。

    • Despite some controversy, he decided to go to bat for the project.

      尽管有一些争议,他还是决定为这个项目挺身而出。