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can't stand the sight of

idiom
Meaning

To hate vehemently; to really despise.


Examples
SIMPLE

I can't stand the sight of that messy room.

CONTEXTUAL

After their bitter argument, he told me he simply can't stand the sight of his former business partner.

COMPLEX

The disgraced politician realized that the public could no longer stand the sight of him, forcing his immediate resignation from office.

Anchors to
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    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

    cannot put up with

  8. 08

    can't wait

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

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