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An empty sack cannot stand upright. Prov. A poor or hungry person cannot function properly. Sit down and have something to eat before you go back to work. An empty sack can't stand upright. sit bolt upright to sit up straight. Tony sat bolt upright and listened to what the teacher was saying to him. After sitting bolt upright for almost an hour in that crowded airplane, I swore I would never fly again. bolt upright in a position where you are sitting up with your back very straight He woke to see her sitting bolt upright beside him and wondered what was the matter. See shoot boltSee also: bolt bolt upright vertical and straight She suddenly awoke from her nightmare and sat bolt upright in bed. Usage notes: usually used with sit and usually used after the verb, as in the example See also: bolt 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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