stand up with

Idioms

Be the principal witness at a wedding, that is, act as best man or maid or matron of honor. For example, Jane asked her sister to stand up with her.

Example Sentences

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“You’ve got to look at what was the total impact of this person, what was the total impact of this organization over 45 years—and I’ll stand up with mine against anything.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

“That carried meaning for me because I like to think of my clients as people beyond the charges. That helps me stick with them and stand up with them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Hilborne also wants men to "stand up with women to address the system".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Edebiri grew up performing at her parent’s church and would often perform stand up with her friends at open mics when she was in high school.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

I stand up with one hand on my forehead.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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