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stand up to

Idioms  

  1. Confront fearlessly, oppose boldly, as in You've got to stand up to the boss if you want him to respect you. [Early 1600s]

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Don’t be afraid to stand up to brokers who are charging you 3% when 1% would be a more normal fee.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Asked by presenter Nick Servini if he would stand up to Farage, Thomas replied: "I'll stand up for Wales, absolutely."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

By identifying which universals truly stand up to rigorous testing, the study helps narrow the focus for future research.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

She told Dias that they just didn’t have the money to stand up to Henry J Kaiser.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It was all he could do to stand up to the rough play.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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