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a house divided against itself cannot standA group or organisation weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.Rate it:

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abide byTo remain faithful to something or someone; to stand to; to adhere.Rate it:

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adesse alicui or alicuius rebus (opp. deesse)to assist, stand by a person.Rate it:

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ain't no mountain high enoughno barrier or obstacle will stand in one's way in reaching his/her objectiveRate it:

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at a standIn a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.Rate it:

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bear off fromTo stand further off fromRate it:

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blow this pop standTo exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.Rate it:

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blow this popsicle standTo leave an establishment speedily.Rate it:

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buck the trendTo go against the norm or the current stand of the main population; have a differing opinion from the majority.Rate it:

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can't standhateRate it:

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center fieldThe part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.Rate it:

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claw me, claw theeStand by me and I will stand by you.Rate it:

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don't just stand there like dying calf in a hailstorm.My mom said this to me sometimes when I had misbehaved if I just stood there during the scolding.Rate it:

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don't look to the floor for pennies, look to the sky for rainbows.Stand tall and never be afraid to embrace the world.Rate it:

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dust off a batterfor a pitcher to throw a pitch at or near the batter, typically to frighten the batter or to have him stand farther away from home plate.Rate it:

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entendre raillerieNot to be offended at a joke; To stand chaff well.Rate it:

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être marqué à l'ATo stand high in the estimation of others.Rate it:

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ex aqua exstareto stand out of the water.Rate it:

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faire tacheto not belong; to stand out awkwardly.Rate it:

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flat-footedTo firmly hold and maintain a decision; to stand one's ground.Rate it:

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fresh meatA person or group of people who arouse one's interest, either as a new target for deception, humiliation or ridicule, or as a potential love interest or one night stand.Rate it:

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fugam hostium reprimere (B. G. 3. 14)to bring the flying enemy to a stand.Rate it:

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get ontoTo move onto an object, especially one on which it is possible to stand.Rate it:

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give byto stand asideRate it:

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gratiosum esse alicui or apud aliquemto be popular with; to stand well with a person.Rate it:

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hang togetherTo remain united; to stand by one another.Rate it:

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hold one's ownTo stand up to; to give a respectable performance; to provide worthy competition.Rate it:

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hold upTo withstand; to stand up to; to survive.Rate it:

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hold your head highStand erect, shoulders back, head high for actions taken over, up and beyond the ordinary response to the challenge.Rate it:

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holder newtStand by, Stand Fast!, Don't Move, Hold EverythingRate it:

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if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchenIf you cannot handle the pressure, you should not be in a position where you have to deal with it.Rate it:

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il a bon dosHis back is broad enough to stand a good deal.Rate it:

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il a éventé (or, vendu) la mècheHe has let the cat out of the bag; He has blown the gaff.Rate it:

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in gratia esse apud aliquemto be popular with; to stand well with a person.Rate it:

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it is hard for an empty sack to stand upright.It being more difficult for a man in want to act always honestly.Rate it:

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je n'y tiens plusI cannot stand it any longer.Rate it:

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je sais de quoi il retourneI know how matters stand.Rate it:

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jemandem die Stange haltento remain loyal to someone, to stand by someoneRate it:

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l'union fait la forceUnited we stand, divided we fall.Rate it:

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left fieldThe part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and to your left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.Rate it:

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more than flesh can standMore than human nature can endure.Rate it:

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ne vous gênez pas!Do not stand upon ceremony! Make yourself at home! Don’t mind me!Rate it:

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no shitNo body will stand an obstacle on my wayRate it:

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not have a leg to stand onTo lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.Rate it:

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one-night standA single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.Rate it:

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one-night standA single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the parties has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.Rate it:

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one-night standAn occasion when a performer or team of them expects to perform at a theater for a single evening.Rate it:

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one-night standEither of the two partners involved in such a single sexual encounter.Rate it:

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payer la goutte (fam.)To stand something to drink.Rate it:

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payer les pots cassésTo stand the racket; To pay the damage; To face the music.Rate it:

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