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[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stovėti2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) atsistoti3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stovėti4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) galioti5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stovėti6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) būti7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) sutikti būti, iškelti save8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) pastatyti9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) stoti prieš (teismą), pakęsti, iškęsti10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) pavaišinti2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) vieta, pozicija, požiūris2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stovas, pjedestalas3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stendas, vitrina4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tribūna5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) liudytojo vieta•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) trukmė2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rangas, padėtis•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) nerezervuojantis, nerezervuotas5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) nerezervavus- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to
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have a leg to stand on — (not) have a leg to stand on to be in a situation where you cannot prove something. The problem is, if you don t have a witness, you don t have a leg to stand on. I haven t even got the receipt to prove where I bought it, so I don t have a leg to … New idioms dictionary
not have a leg to stand on — To have no case at all • • • Main Entry: ↑leg * * * not have a leg to stand on informal phrase to not have any way of proving that you are right about something When it comes to centralism, the UK government doesn’t have a leg to stand on.… … Useful english dictionary
not have a leg to stand on — (not) have a leg to stand on to be in a situation where you cannot prove something. The problem is, if you don t have a witness, you don t have a leg to stand on. I haven t even got the receipt to prove where I bought it, so I don t have a leg to … New idioms dictionary
not have a leg to stand on — ► to not have any way of supporting your opinion or defending your position on something: »The State Department doesn t have a leg to stand on if it s going to contradict its own analysis. Main Entry: ↑leg … Financial and business terms
not have a leg to stand on — ► not have a leg to stand on have no sound justification for one s arguments or actions. Main Entry: ↑leg … English terms dictionary
not have a leg to stand on — to have no support for your position. The company settled the lawsuit because they did not have a leg to stand on … New idioms dictionary
not have a leg to stand on — informal to not have any way of proving that you are right about something When it comes to centralism, the UK government doesn t have a leg to stand on … English dictionary
not have a leg to stand on — verb To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation. There are still those who argue that the Earth is flat, but with modern technology and satellite photos they really do not have a leg to stand on … Wiktionary
leg to stand on — {n. phr.} A firm foundation of facts; facts to support your claim. Usually used in the negative. * /Jerry s answering speech left his opponent without a leg to stand on./ * /Amos sued for damages, but did not have a leg to stand on./ … Dictionary of American idioms
leg to stand on — {n. phr.} A firm foundation of facts; facts to support your claim. Usually used in the negative. * /Jerry s answering speech left his opponent without a leg to stand on./ * /Amos sued for damages, but did not have a leg to stand on./ … Dictionary of American idioms
leg\ to\ stand\ on — n. phr. A firm foundation of facts; facts to support your claim. Usually used in the negative. Jerry s answering speech left his opponent without a leg to stand on. Amos sued for damages, but did not have a leg to stand on … Словарь американских идиом
