• ЗАЩИЩАТЬ ЧЕСТЬ МУНДИРА usu. disapprov
[VP; subj: human]
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⇒ to uphold (sometimes through unscrupulous means) the reputation of some organization, one's departmental interests etc:
- X будет защищать честь мундира{{}}≈ X will defend <uphold> the honor of the company;
- X will protect the good name of his company (organization etc).
Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь. — М.: ACT-ПРЕСС КНИГА. С.И. Лубенская. 2004.