stand by -Idioms

Idioms

stand by

to be near, to be waiting to do something when you are needed

There is a doctor standing by in case there is a medical emergency.

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stand by (someone)

stand clear of (something)

stand corrected

stand for (something)

stand in (someone's) way

stand in awe of (someone or something)

stand in for (someone)

stand off (someone or something)

stand off from (someone or something)

stand on ceremony

get behind (a person or idea)

dog in the manger

throw one's hands up in despair

nine-to-five-job

set up (something) or set (something) up

in the meantime

have money to burn

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