be there for

Meaning

To be available to support, comfort, or help someone, especially during difficult times. It shows loyalty, reliability, and emotional support in a relationship.

Examples

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

  No matter what happens, 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.

• Good friends are always there for each other during tough times.

  Good friends are always there for each other during tough times.

• I appreciate that you were there for my sister when she needed help.

  I appreciate that you were there for my sister when she needed help.

• He promised to be there for his kids, no matter how busy his work got.

  He promised to be there for his kids, no matter how busy his work got.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I will be there to you.

  ✓ I will be there for you.

  The correct preposition to show support for someone in this idiom is 'for', not 'to'.

• ✗ She is always there at her friends.

  ✓ She is always there for her friends.

  Using 'there at' refers to physical location. To describe emotional and practical support, use 'there for'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• A true friend will always ___ you when things get difficult.

  💡 A phrase meaning to support and help someone.

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  be there for

• Thank you for ___ me during the exams; I couldn't have passed without you.

  💡 Use the gerund (-ing) form of the verb.

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  being there for