stand up for oneself

stand up for oneself(
stahnd
 
uhp
 
for
 
wuhn
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sehlf
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. defenderse
Sara is too shy to stand up for herself with the other kids.Sara es muy tímida para defenderse ante los otros niños.
b. no dejarse pisotear
Silas stood up for himself in the meeting with his bosses.Silas no se dejó pisotear en la reunión con sus jefes.
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