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stand up to |
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stand up to someone or something to take a stand against someone or something; to hold one's ground or principles in the face of a challenge by someone or something. He is a tough customer, and you have to learn to stand up to him. Can the witness stand up to questioning by the prosecution? stand up to somebody/something to oppose someone or something without fear I know Jim would stand up to absolutely anyone, even his boss, if he believed he was right about something. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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