as things stand

as things stand

As a situation is at this time. As things stand, we'll have 12 people at dinner tonight. Will you please apologize to Dottie? As things stand now, she's really mad at you.
See also: stand, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

as things ˈstand

the present situation is that: As things stand, we won’t finish the job on time, but we might if we get some extra help.
See also: stand, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • from where I stand
  • stand someone up
  • stand up
  • stand out against (something)
  • stand on me
  • stand apart
  • stand apart (from someone or something)
  • stand (one)
  • stand down
  • stand (in) back of (someone or something)
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"As things stand, there is simply no space between the hood and the engine as this has been minimized to its full extent.
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