take sides

1. Also, take someone's side. Support or favor one party in a dispute, as in Parents shouldn't take sides in their children's quarrels, or Thanks for taking my side concerning the agenda. [c. 1700] Also see take someone's part.

Example Sentences

Schickler said the Institute of Governmental Studies, while contained within a UC campus, does not take sides in the current political conflict over colleges and universities.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades British governments have refused to take sides over who should control Western Sahara, which is considered a "non-self-governing territory" by the UN.

From BBC

The case divided the hip-hop world, with rappers - including 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea - appearing to take sides in the conflict and some asking the court for leniency at Lanez's sentencing.

From BBC

The case divided the hip-hop world with rappers - including 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea - appearing to take sides in the conflict.

From BBC

Silver didn’t mention James or Smith by name and didn’t take sides but did acknowledge “I particularly feel protective of our players.”

From Los Angeles Times