idioms using “stand”

Stand on one’s own feet

To think or act independently

“Ozawa-san is looking forward to moving away from her family to see if she can stand on her own feet in London.”

Stand one’s ground

Maintain one’s position

“The engineer stood his ground when others were criticizing his revolutionary car motor design.”

Won’t stand for

Won’t tolerate

“Don’t be late getting to work every morning. The new supervisor won’t stand for it.”

Stand up for

Defend

“No one was willing to stand up for Orikawa-san when he was accused of leaking company secrets.”

Stand a chance

Have a chance

“If Sagawa-san enters the piano contest, no one else stands a chance of winning.”