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to stick by something/someone
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to continue to support something or someone, especially in a difficult situation
We must stick by our decision. He stuck by his earlier statements and never changed his story.
to cave in
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If you cave in, you suddenly stop arguing or resisting, especially when people put pressure on you to stop.
At first, they refused to sign the agreement, but they caved in when they heard another firm was being approached.
to cross over
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1) to change from one activity or style to another 2) to become popular with a new group of people
1) Charles crossed over from blues to gospel. 2) The group's traditional black soul sound has crossed over to white audiences.
to swear by
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to have or express great confidence in the use, value, or effectiveness of something
Iris swears by her yoga.
to buoy up
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1) to make someone feel happier or more confident about a situation, 2) to support something and make it more successful
1) She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her. 2) House prices have been buoyed (up) in the area by the possibility of a new factory opening.
to stick up for sb / sth
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to support or defend someone or something, especially when that person or thing is being criticized
I can stick up for myself. It's sweet the way he sticks up for his little brother.
run rings/circles around someone
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If someone runs rings/circles around you, they are very much better, faster, or more successful at something than you are
Our girls' hockey team have run rings around all their opponents this year.
off the wall
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surprising and unusual
an off-the-wall joke; off-the-wall leisure pursuits
cut and thrust
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the lively and exciting quality of an activity in which people compete or argue with each other
She enjoys the cut and thrust of party politics.

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