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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

"Thank you Mr. President for coming to stand up with us," Fain said.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

Kirby and the Mariners bullpen made it stand up with Matt Festa, Andres Munoz and Erik Swanson holding the Angels scoreless over the final three innings.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2022

All the Lindas and Betsys, Pollys, Peggys, and Sallys of Lexington were clamoring to stand up with him.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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