Stand up and be counted
To be willing to say what one thinks in public.The union members wanted to stand up and be counted before management took away their benefits.
Stand up (someone) stand (someone) up
To fail to keep an appointment or date with someone (usually used for a date with a boyfriend or girlfriend).The boy stood up the girl last... Read more →
Stand up
To be strong enough to use for a long time.The new carpet should stand up for a long time.
Stand to reason
To make sense, to be logical.It stands to reason that the new employee will work hard if his effort is rewarded.
Stand still for (something)
To tolerate or endure something, to not move for something.The little boy refused to stand still for his medical examination.
Stand (someone) in good stead with (someone or something)
To be an advantage to someone.Working hard will stand you in good stead with your company.
Stand pat
To not change, to be satisfied with things.We should stand pat and not do anything to cause problems with the negotiations.
Stand over (someone or something)
To watch someone or something closely, to keep checking someone or something all the time.The father stood over his son to make sure that he was... Read more →
Stand on ceremony
To be formal."You do not need to stand on ceremony. You can relax."
Stand off (someone or something)
To keep someone or something from winning.We were able to stand off the other team and win the tournament.