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stand and deliver

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

The robber shouted at the driver to stand and deliver.

CONTEXTUAL

The masked bandit jumped into the road and ordered the carriage driver to stand and deliver his gold.

COMPLEX

In the old stories, the highwayman would emerge from the shadows of the forest to demand that travelers stand and deliver their valuables.

Anchors to
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    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

    deliver the goods

    To do what was promised or expected.

  6. 06

    deliver up to

    To hand over or surrender (something or someone) to.

  7. 07

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    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.

  8. 08

    not have a leg to stand on

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

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