The police told the crowd to stand down.
stand down
idiomTo wait; to stop pursuing, stop fighting, or relax from a heightened readiness posture.
After the argument ended, both sides agreed to stand down and stop the shouting.
The commander ordered his troops to stand down once the threat to the border had been neutralized.
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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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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.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026