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one-night stand

idiom
Meaning

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.


Examples
SIMPLE

They met at a party and had a one-night stand.

CONTEXTUAL

He realized after their one-night stand that they had nothing in common and decided not to call her again.

COMPLEX

What began as a casual one-night stand eventually evolved into a complicated relationship, much to the surprise of both participants.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow this pop stand

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

  2. 02

    blow this Popsicle stand

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

  3. 03

    can't stand

    cannot put up with

  4. 04

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  5. 05

    half-night stand

    A 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.

  6. 06

    not have a leg to stand on

    To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.

  7. 07

    stand a chance

    To have a chance.

  8. 08

    stand and deliver

    To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.

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