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stand up and be counted
To be willing to say what you think in public; let people know that you are for or against something.
If you disagree with the group, you should be ready to stand up and be counted.
The equal rights movement needs people who are willing to stand up and be counted.
stand up for
stick up for
To defend against attack; fight for.
Frank stood up for his friend, who was being put down by other teenagers nearby.
If you don’t stand up for your rights in court, the lawyers will try to stick it to you.
John always stands up for his rights.
When Mary was being criticized, Jane stuck up for her.
stand up to
To meet with courage.
A soldier must stand up to danger.
Mary stood up to the snarling dog that leaped toward her.
stand up with
To be best man or maid of honor at a wedding.
A groom often chooses his brother to stand up with him.
stand up
To rise to a standing position; get up on your feet.
A gentleman stands up when a lady enters a room.
Suzy, stop rolling around on the floor; stand up now.
When the president entered the room, everyone stood up.
To be strong enough to use hard or for a long time.
A rocket must be built strongly to stand up under the blast-off.
My old car has stood up well over the years. I haven’t had any major problems at all.
The old car has already stood up for twenty years.
To make a date and then fail to keep it.
Janet was very angry because her new boyfriend stood her up on their second date. She waited over an hour for him before returning home.
June cried when Bill stood her up on their first dale.
standard time
slow time
slow tune
Clock time that is set by law or agreement in a country or in part of a country; especially, in the United States: the clock time used between fall and spring, which is an hour slower than the time used in the summer. Abbreviation ST.
Next week it will get dark an hour earlier, because we will be on standard time.
When we go to bed Saturday night, we will set our clocks back an hour, because Sunday we will be on standard time again.
standoffish
Stiff; aloof; reserved in manner.
The famous chess player is hard to get to know because he is so standoffish.
stare in the face
To be about to meet or to happen to (you.)
Defeat stared them in the face, but the soldiers fought on bravely.
Grandmother became very sick and death was staring her in the face.
To be easy to see; be plain.
Are you looking for your pencil? It's on your desk, staring you in the face.
Their friends all knew that Mary loved John, but John did not see it even though it was staring him in the face.