stand (one) to (something)

stand (one) to (something)

To treat one to or provide the money necessary for something. The company is standing me to a business degree, with the expectation that I take on more responsibilities after it is completed. I felt bad for the guy, so I offered to stand him to a drink.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stand to

v.
To take up positions for military action: Upon hearing gunfire, the soldiers stood to.
See also: stand
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • stand to
  • treat to
  • treat (someone or oneself) to (something)
  • treat like dirt
  • treat somebody like dirt
  • treat someone like dirt
  • treat (one) like dirt
  • treat (one) like muck
  • wait for
  • wait for (someone or something)