take sides

take sides  {v. phr.}
To join one group against another in a debate or quarrel.
Switzerland refused to take sides in the two World Wars.
Tom wanted to go fishing. Dick wanted to take a hike. Bob took sides with Tom so they all went fishing.
Compare: LINE UP (4b). Contrast: ON THE FENCE.
Categories: verb world
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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