sticks by

Doesn't abandon them

To stick by someone or something is to remain loyal or supportive through difficulty: She stuck by him during the scandal, He sticks by his decision despite the criticism.

The phrase implies faithfulness when abandonment would be easier or more convenient.

Related

has your back · allegiance · faithfulness · keeps faith · constancy · true blue · trustworthiness · devotion · follow · fidelity · steadfastness · thick and thin · companionship · resilience · die hard · dependability · loyalty · hand

Opposites
loyalty and support

sticks byabandons

Ceases to support

deserts · forsakes · betrays · leaves · turns on

Family

stick, sticks, stuck, sticking, sticky, stickiness, sticker, stickers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G