stand up for
US /stænd ʌp fɔr/
UK /stænd ʌp fɔr/
1.
difendere, sostenere
to support or defend someone or something that is being criticized or attacked
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You need to stand up for yourself and what you believe in.
Devi difendere te stesso e ciò in cui credi.
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She always stands up for her friends when they are in trouble.
Lei difende sempre i suoi amici quando sono nei guai.