Run interference
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to protect someone [esle] from the attention or criticism due for a particular activity; To help someone in the performance of a task, but not directly [assisting] in the task.
From American Football where certain players are detailed to prevent the opposing team from tackling the [palyer] with the ball, by interfering with them.
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originating from football, to attract attention to yourself or [throw] yourself into [harms] way to [help out] a friend.
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to deal with problems for someone as they happen:
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