stand for
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To mean something, to allow bad behavior, or to try to get elected.
"The letters 'UN' stand for United Nations."
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tommy & schlatt reunite
TommyVODS · 78:17
Stand for something.

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I stand for something.

Karate Girl learns "Bajiquan"(Kung-fu)【Tamotsu Miyahira】
kuro-obi world · 5:11
Please stand for her.

"Those are Shrek green eyes"
The Office · 45:22
Stand for this closed.

"Those are Shrek green eyes"
The Office · 45:24
STAND FOR THIS CLOSED.