not stand for (something)

To refuse to accept, permit, or endure something. You've been insulting me all evening long and I will not stand for it any longer! Our new teacher said she won't stand for talking or fooling around in class.

See also: for, not, stand

See also:

will not stand for (something)
stand for (something)
throw insults
throw insults (at one)
not stand the sight of (someone or something)
it's a (type of person) thing
it's a... thing
harsh
be man enough for (something)
put somebody through it

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