English Explanatory Dictionary

break a lance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to take a stand, to contend [with for ‘to the benefit of’] [with in favour of ‘to the benefit of’] [with against ‘in opposition to’]
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, a, lance.

Word forms

break a lance breaks a lance breaking a lance broke a lance broken a lance

Etymology

After the knightly practice of jousting.

Related words

stand up for take sides
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