answer for (someone)

idiom

: to say what someone else thinks : to give the opinion of (someone else)

I like the proposal myself, but I can't answer for my boss.

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The progressive veteran lawmaker is a living trivia answer for being the only member of Congress to oppose the use of military force following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. —

Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024 While there's no one-size-fits-all answer for the best dinnertime, the consensus seems to be that earlier is better, with the latest being two hours before bedtime. —

Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024 The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, not even Google. —

Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024 Arriving at a logical and workable answer for any of them could prove impossible. —

Wilfred Reilly, National Review, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for answer for (someone)

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