come to somebody's defence

Each quick to come to the other's defence.

In this second version Henderson decides support of the king is more morally correct and comes to the king's defence.

Raj's father soon comes to his defence and is also attacked.

This can make advantages for the attacking side of the team, and disadvantages when it comes to their own defence.

I guess the truth is I needed his approval too much for me to come to my mother's defence.

If you're being given hassle that will make others around you more confident to come to your defence.

For the same reason you came to your grandfather's defence,I could never have taken the jade!' she insisted passionately.

Although there were English (sic) men who came to its defence, the sergeant major got the piece on board and brought it to the flagship'.

But no gentleman came to my defence in public.

It would, therefore, be only appropriate for the Commission to come to his defence as vigorously as possible.