take up the cudgels
US /teɪk ʌp ðə ˈkʌdʒəlz/
UK /teɪk ʌp ðə ˈkʌdʒəlz/
成语
1.
仗义执言, 挺身而出
to defend someone or something vigorously
示例:
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She decided to take up the cudgels for her colleague who was unfairly dismissed.
她决定为被不公正解雇的同事仗义执言。
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It's time for someone to take up the cudgels against this injustice.
是时候有人挺身而出反对这种不公了。
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