not stand for (something)

not stand for (something)

To refuse to accept, permit, or endure something. You've been insulting me all evening long and I will not stand for it any longer! Our new teacher said she won't stand for talking or fooling around in class.
See also: not, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • will not stand for (something)
  • stand for (something)
  • throw insults
  • throw insults (at one)
  • not stand the sight of (someone or something)
  • take (something) lying down
  • final
  • sugar-coat the pill
  • sweeten the pill
  • it's a... thing