They left quickly after their half-night stand.
half-night stand
idiomA single sexual encounter between two individuals, lasting for less than an entire night, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.
Origin
disputed originBack formation from one-night stand.
He felt awkward when his date left immediately after their half-night stand, leaving him alone in the apartment.
The brief encounter was nothing more than a half-night stand, leaving both parties to depart before the sun had even begun to rise.
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blow this pop stand
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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blow this Popsicle stand
To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.
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can't stand
cannot put up with
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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not have a leg to stand on
To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.
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one-night stand
A 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.
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stand a chance
To have a chance.
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stand and deliver
To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.