stand jiggers

stand jiggers

To remain vigilant or carefully watchful (for something or someone). Primarily heard in US. They should be arriving any minute, so stand jiggers. Stand jiggers for the health inspector, we heard he'll be doing a surprise inspection someday soon.
See also: jigger, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hold jiggers
  • jigger
  • stand out against (something)
  • stand on me
  • from where I stand
  • stand apart
  • stand apart (from someone or something)
  • stand someone up
  • stand up
  • stand (one)