stand on the shoulders of
To build on the previous works and gains of.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”
“Modern scientists stand on the shoulders of earlier researchers to make new discoveries.”
“By acknowledging that we stand on the shoulders of our predecessors, we gain a deeper appreciation for the long history of human progress.”
Clipping of stand on the shoulders of giants.
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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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broad shoulders
the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
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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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chip on one's shoulder
A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harbored grievance, a sense of inferiority, or a desire to prove something.
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cold shoulder
A deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.
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dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants
One who discovers by building on previous discoveries.
Last updated August 10, 2026