not stand the sight of

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not stand the sight of somebody/something

to strongly dislike someone or something Most people can't stand the sight of blood. Right now, I can't stand the sight of you.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form not bear the sight of someone or something: Ever since he insulted me, I can't bear the sight of him.

See also: sight, stand

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He put his horse to a trot to avoid seeing all these suffering men, and he felt afraid- afraid not for his life, but for the courage he needed and which he knew would not stand the sight of these unfortunates. War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context More results

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