stand+against
111stand\ up\ and\ be\ counted — v. phr. To be willing to say what you think in public; let people know that you are for or against something. The equal rights movement needs people who are willing to stand up and be counted. If you disagree with the group, you should be ready… …
112stand out — 1) PHRASAL VERB If something stands out, it is very noticeable. [V P] Every tree, wall and fence stood out against dazzling white fields... [V P] Grammatical errors are always obvious to me, spelling mistakes stand out. 2) PHRASAL VERB If… …
113stand pat — {v.}, {informal} To be satisfied with things and be against a change. * /Bill had made up his mind on the question and when his friends tried to change his mind, he stood pat./ Compare: STAND ONE S GROUND(2) …
114stand pat — {v.}, {informal} To be satisfied with things and be against a change. * /Bill had made up his mind on the question and when his friends tried to change his mind, he stood pat./ Compare: STAND ONE S GROUND(2) …
115Stand-off missile — Standoff missiles are missiles used against land based targets in an offensive operation; their main goal is to break an opponent s defensive line and push them back. Often, a stand off missile is also a short range ballistic missile.Types of… …
116stand\ pat — v informal To be satisfied with things and be against a change. Bill had made up his mind on the question and when his friends tried to change his mind, he stood pat. Compare: stand one s ground(2) …
117stand pat — be satisfied with things and be against a change We should stand pat for awhile and not do anything to cause any problems with the negotiations …
118stand up for — defend against attack, fight for The citizens of the town were ready to stand up for their rights …
119stand up to — 1》 make a spirited defence against. 2》 be resistant to the harmful effects of. → stand …
120stand (your) ground — hold/stand (your) ground 1. to refuse to change your opinions or behaviour, even if other people try to force you to do this. The union stood its ground in negotiations despite pressure by management to accept a pay cut. 2. to refuse to move… …
