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can't stand

idiom
Meaning

cannot put up with


Examples
SIMPLE

I can't stand the noise in this room.

CONTEXTUAL

She can't stand people who talk loudly on their phones during the movie.

COMPLEX

He realized that he simply could not stand the constant dishonesty of his business partner any longer.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beggars can't be choosers

    Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.

  2. 02

    blow this pop stand

    To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.

  3. 03

    blow this Popsicle stand

    To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.

  4. 04

    can't carry a tune in a bucket

    Sings very badly.

  5. 05

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  6. 06

    can't help

    To be unable to avoid a situation, or stop something from happening.

  7. 07

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  8. 08

    can't wait

    To eagerly anticipate; to find it hard to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.

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