went to bat for (Meaning)

went to bat for

to move on a course

FAQs About the word went to bat for

to move on a course

endorsed, went in for, advocated, supported, plunked (for), assisted, plumped (for), patronized, embraced, held a brief for

frustrated,opposed, thwarted, interfered, let down, sabotaged,baffled, failed, foiled, deserted

The lawyer went to bat for his client, fiercely defending her in court.

The group of concerned citizens went to bat for the homeless, advocating for their rights.

The teacher went to bat for her students, ensuring they received a fair hearing.

The employee went to bat for her unjustly treated coworker, standing up for what was right.