stand shilly-shally
To hesitate, vacillate or procrastinate.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Stop standing shilly-shally and make a decision.”
“We cannot afford to stand shilly-shally while our competitors move ahead with their new project.”
“Rather than standing shilly-shally over the minor details of the contract, the board chose to approve the proposal immediately to avoid further delays.”
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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