stand up to somebody/something phrasal verb (see also stand)
to refuse to accept unfair treatment from a person or organization:
He’ll respect you more if you stand up to him.
Cliff couldn’t stand up to bullying.

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stand up to
stand up to (someone/something)
to oppose someone or something without fear.
I know Jim would stand up to absolutely anyone, even his boss, if he believed he was right about something.

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stand up to something
stand up to (someone/something)
to oppose someone or something without fear.
I know Jim would stand up to absolutely anyone, even his boss, if he believed he was right about something.

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stand up to
to be brave in confronting someone
The man stood up to his boss during the meeting when his boss criticized his work.

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stand up to
v. To meet with courage.
Mary stood up to the snarling dog that leaped toward her.
A soldier must stand up to danger.

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stand up to someone
stand up to (someone/something)
to oppose someone or something without fear.
I know Jim would stand up to absolutely anyone, even his boss, if he believed he was right about something.

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stand up to someone
to be brave in confronting someone
The man stood up to his boss during the meeting when his boss criticized his work.

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