be there for someone

Meaning

This expression means to be available to support, comfort, or help someone, especially during difficult times. It shows loyalty, reliability, and emotional support in friendships or family relationships.

Examples

• No matter what happens, I promise I will always be there for you.

  No matter what happens, I promise I will always be there for you.

• She was there for me when I lost my job last year.

  She was there for me when I lost my job last year.

• It is important to be there for your friends when they are going through a hard time.

  It is important to be there for your friends when they are going through a hard time.

• Thanks for being there for me during the divorce; I really appreciate it.

  Thanks for being there for me during the divorce; I really appreciate it.

• They have always been there for each other since they were kids.

  They have always been there for each other since they were kids.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I will be there to you.

  ✓ I will be there for you.

  The preposition 'for' must be used here, not 'to'.

• ✗ She is always there for help me.

  ✓ She is always there to help me.

  Use 'for + pronoun/noun' or 'to + verb'. Mixing them up as 'for help me' is grammatically incorrect.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Good friends always ___ each other when times get tough.

  💡 Support someone during hard times.

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  be there for

• I know I can count on him to ___ me if I ever need help.

  💡 Show up and support me.

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  be there for