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hold a brief for

hold a brief for

 
See:
brief
part of speech: phrase
definition: to support or defend, as with words (usu. used in the negative).
I hold no brief for his policies, though I like the man.
synonyms:
champion, defend, endorse, sanction
similar words:
advocate, favor, second