to make a defence for someone or something; to intercede supportively.
know inside and out
To know (something or someone) very thoroughly.
paper tiger
Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but …
put up
To cajole or dare (someone) to do (something).
kick out
To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something).
hold on
To keep; to store something for someone.
find it in one's heart
To be sufficiently compassionate or gracious (to do something, especia…