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stand in one's own lightTo take a position which is harmful to one's own interests.Rate it:
stand in someone's shoesTo see from another's point of view; to feel what another feels.Rate it:
stand in the gapTo expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.Rate it:
stand offTo stand some distance apart form something or someone.Rate it:
stand offTo prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.Rate it:
stand on ceremonyTo act in a formal, ceremonious or overly polite manner.Rate it:
stand on endTo stand erect, bristle, especially from fear.Rate it:
stand on its ownTo be independent of others.Rate it:
stand on one's own two feetTo be independent. To survive without any help.Rate it:
stand on one’s headTo try to impress someone by performing difficult feats or through hard workRate it:
stand one's groundTo attempt to hold a position in battle.Rate it:
stand one's groundTo maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.Rate it:
stand one's groundFinding oneself in a disagreement, confrontation, at odds with others, accused of misfeasance/malfeasance.Rate it:
stand outTo be obvious or conspicuous, in contrast to one's surroundings.Rate it:
stand patTo play one's hand without drawing any more cards.Rate it:
stand patTo resist changes.Rate it:
stand patTo stop hitting.Rate it:
stand someone in good steadto come in handy for someone in the futureRate it:
stand stock stillPaul Travers' Adventures, by Sam T. Clover.Rate it:
stand stock stillTo stand completely motionless.Rate it:
stand tallTo behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.Rate it:
stand the gaff?Can You? 'withstand the demand?, 'weather the storm?' , 'survive the environment?', 'smile the miles', 'beat the HEAT?',Rate it:
stand the test of timeTo remain useful or valued over a long period of time; to last a long time.Rate it:
stand to reasonTo make sense; to seem logical, reasonable, or rational.Rate it:
stand togetherTo remain allied through difficulties.Rate it:
stand treatTo pay the cost of treating someone to somethingRate it:
stand trialTo be put on trial in a court of law.Rate it:
stand trialTo sustain the trial or examination of a cause; not to give up without trial.Rate it:
stand upTo rise from a lying or sitting position.Rate it:
stand upTo bring something up and set it into a standing position.Rate it:
stand upTo jilt or shirk.Rate it:
stand upTo stand immediately behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a slow or spin bowler, and to attempt to stump the batsman.Rate it:
stand up againstTo defy or challenge someone.Rate it:
stand up and be countedTo publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required.Rate it:
stand up and be countedTo take significant individual action to help a group effort.Rate it:
stand up forTo speak or act in support or defense of.Rate it:
stand up toTo object to or interfere with the actions of.Rate it:
stand up toTo withstand, to weather, to survive in spite of.Rate it:
stand up withIn a wedding ceremony, to serve as best man or as maid of honor or as an official witness for (someone).Rate it:
stand up withTo begin to dance with (someone); to dance with (someone).Rate it:
stand up withTo publicly support (someone).Rate it:
stand-up comicPerson who tells jokes and/or stories to an audienceRate it:
standard fareMenu items or dining options which are regularly available in a restaurant or other place where food is served.Rate it:
standard fareSomething which is normal, routine, or unexceptional; something which is commonly provided or encountered.Rate it:
standard fareThe usual price for travel by air, rail, or another means of transport.Rate it:
stands indeputisesRate it:
star struckOne who adopts the dress, hairstyle, manner of speaking to the persona of a model or celebrity.Rate it:
star turnAn acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.Rate it:
star vehicleUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see star,‎ vehicle.Rate it:
star vehicleA movie, play, TV series, or other production that enhances an actor's career.Rate it:

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