take the stand
To testify as a witness in a trial.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The witness must take the stand today.”
“After the lawyer called his name, he walked to the front to take the stand and answer questions.”
“The defendant chose to take the stand in his own defense, hoping his testimony would convince the jury of his innocence.”
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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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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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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get taken in
To be fooled; to fall for.
Last updated August 10, 2026