stand on

verb

1. adverb to continue to navigate a vessel on the same heading
2. preposition to insist on

   to stand on ceremony

3. stand on one's own feet informal.
   stand on one's own feetstand on one's own two feet to be independent or self-reliant

Example Sentences

I am sure a real somet'ing-to-stand-on would be better for a real bird.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• hinge on
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