He stood me up last night and never called.
stand up
idiom(stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.
Origin
disputed originFrom Middle English standen up, from Old English standan up; equivalent to stand + up. Compare Old Norse standa upp.
She waited at the restaurant for an hour before realizing he had stood her up.
After being stood up twice in one month, she decided to delete the dating app and focus on herself.
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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