be there for someone

be there for someone
be there (for someone) phrase
to be ready to help someone or to make them feel better

Who would be there for her when she needed a shoulder to cry on?

Thesaurus: to help someonesynonym
Main entry: there

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I
be available to support or comfort someone while they are experiencing difficulties or adversities
II
be available to provide support or comfort for someone, esp. at a time of adversity

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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