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stand the test of time

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stand the test of time
Prov. to be well regarded; to last for a long time. Bill and Nancy just celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Their marriage has stood the test of time. The singer's work was not popular while she was alive, but it has stood the test of time.
See also: stand, test, time
stand the test of time
if something stands the test of time, it remains popular or respected for a long time Very little of the drama from this period has stood the test of time.
See also: stand, test, time
stand the test of time also withstand the test of time
to continue to work well over a long period of time Look for software that has stood the test of time, not something new and unproven. So we want it to be a good house, one that's going to stand the test of time.
See also: stand, test, time
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