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单词 go to the mat
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go to the mat

informal Vigorously engage in an argument, especially on behalf of another: we will go to the mat for those who are willing to help us out...
  • To the applause of numerous commentators, he went to the mat repeatedly on behalf of economic elites - eager for such measures as pro-business trade pacts, bailouts overseas and harsh ‘welfare reform’ at home.
  • My boss went to the mat for me on it, but it was clearly a done deal.
  • She is not going to the mat for some helpless whistleblower.
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