stand from under
to escape something falling or being thrown from above.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Move quickly to stand from under the falling tree branches.”
“When the heavy shelf began to wobble, he had to stand from under it to avoid getting hurt.”
“As the unstable scaffolding began to collapse, the workers scrambled to stand from under the debris before it hit the ground.”
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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 August 10, 2026