- stand up to something
- stand up to (someone/something)
to oppose someone or something without fear.
I know Jim would stand up to absolutely anyone, even his boss, if he believed he was right about something.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
stand up to something
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stand to do something — phrase to be in a particular situation or state that makes something likely to happen to you Many small companies stand to lose financially if the new law is introduced. Thesaurus: possible and able to be donesynonym Main entry: stand … Useful english dictionary
stand accused of something — phrase to have been formally accused of committing a crime or of doing something wrong He stands accused of lying to the House of Commons. Thesaurus: appearing in courthyponym Main entry: stand … Useful english dictionary
stand trial (for something) — phrase to be judged for a crime in a court of law The two men were due to stand trial for murder. Thesaurus: appearing in courthyponym Main entry: stand … Useful english dictionary
stand (or turn) something on its head — completely reverse an idea or argument. → head … English new terms dictionary
stand up for something — stand up for (someone/something) to defend or support someone or something. Sometimes you have to stand up for your rights. I stood up for him because he had a right to his opinion … New idioms dictionary
stand up for something — ˌstand ˈup for sb/sth derived to support or defend sb/sth • Always stand up for your friends. • You must stand up for your rights. • She had learnt to stand up for herself. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
stand out as something — ˌstand ˈout (as sth) derived to be much better or more important than sb/sth • Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. see also ↑outstanding Main entry: ↑standderived … Useful english dictionary
stand out against something — ˌstand ˈout (from/against sth) derived to be easily seen; to be noticeable • The lettering stood out well against the dark background. • She s the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
stand out from something — ˌstand ˈout (from/against sth) derived to be easily seen; to be noticeable • The lettering stood out well against the dark background. • She s the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
stand to do something — to be in a particular situation or state that makes something likely to happen to you Many small companies stand to lose financially if the new law is introduced … English dictionary
