not stand still for (something)

not stand still for (something)

To not accept, tolerate, endure, or put up with something. I won't stand still for Jonathan's infidelity anymore: I'm filing for divorce tomorrow! The people of this country will not stand still for the persecution administered by the despots and corrupt politicians in government.
See also: not, stand, still
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not hold still for (something)
  • not stand the sight of (someone or something)
  • bear the sight of (someone or something)
  • put (someone or something) in the shade
  • put somebody/something in the shade
  • put someone/something in the shade
  • have had a basinful
  • have had a basinful (of something)
  • basinful
  • gut it out