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stand treat

idiom
Meaning

To pay the cost of treating someone to something.


Examples
SIMPLE

I will stand treat for dinner tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

Since it is your birthday, I insist that I stand treat for the drinks.

COMPLEX

After the successful conclusion of the business deal, the director decided to stand treat for the entire team at the city's finest restaurant.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    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

    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.

  6. 06

    not have a leg to stand on

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

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    stand a chance

    To have a chance.

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