Fight your/somebody’s corner

verb phrase

To advocate for, defend and support a person, group, idea or cause, usually in difficult situations.

When my proposal was not well-received at the meeting, I was so grateful to have my supervisor there to fight my corner.

Idiomatic

verb phrase

When my proposal was not well-received at the meeting, I was so grateful to have my supervisor there to fight my corner.

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1

Pro Tip 1/3

Used to show you have someone's emotional backing when they face opposition or criticism.

Despite the backlash, my team fought my corner passionately.

Pro Tip 2/3

Implies defending a stance when it is particularly challenging or when facing hostile views.

She had to fight her corner to get the project approved.

Pro Tip 3/3

Suggests being assertive and not backing down easily in debates or when questioned.

In the debate, he fought his corner with surprising tenacity.

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