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stand in the gap
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
危険に晒されながらも、大切なものや他者を守るために身を挺すること。 / 倒れた守護者や支援者の役割を引き受け、その代わりとなる行動をとること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.
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stand in the gap
When the flood waters rose, she decided to stand in the gap and protect the stranded neighbors.
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When the flood waters rose, she decided to stand in the gap and protect the stranded neighbors.
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