stand out

1. To protrude from something; to project outward from something. I don't know why they included a balcony that stands out so far from the actual building. He chose a strong branch standing out from the tree to hang the swing from.

2. To be especially noticeable, conspicuous, or prominent, especially in comparison to someone or something else. I generally wear neutral clothing so that I don't stand out. Her haircut really makes her stand out from the rest of her friends. The picture's red frame makes it stand out against the green wall.

See also: out, stand

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stand out (from something)

to protrude from something. One very straight branch in particular stood out from the tree and looked suitable for a post. The branch stood out and made a perfect place to hang my shirt while I worked.

See also: out, stand

stand out

(against someone or something) to be prominent or conspicuous against a background of someone or something. Your red coat really stands out against all those dull brown ones. With that deep tan, you really stand out against the others.

See also: out, stand

stand out

(from someone or something) to be prominent when compared to someone or something. As a programmer, she stands out from all the others. This entry stands out from all the rest in this show.

See also: out, stand

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

stand out

1. Protrude, project, as in Those reliefs stand out from the building walls. [First half of 1500s]

2. Be conspicuous, distinctive, or prominent, as in He's so tall that he always stands out in a crowd. [Mid-1800s]

3. Refuse to comply, remain opposed, as in The one juror is standing out against a guilty verdict. [Late 1500s]

See also: out, stand

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

stand out

1. To be obvious, conspicuous, or prominent: The moon stands out among the stars. The champion athletes stand out among their peers.

2. To protrude; project: The gargoyle stands out from the side of the building.

3. To maintain a course away from shore. Used of a ship or other vessel: The ship stood out to sea.

4. stand out against To refuse compliance with or maintain opposition to someone or something: They are standing out against the verdict.

See also: out, stand

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

a straw will show which way the wind blows
a/the feel of (something)
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a crack at (someone or something)
all right
(you) wanna make something of it?
all for the best
a thing of the past
a slew of (something)
a bird in the hand

References in periodicals archive

Sail Away and Mr Everything are the stand outs but in some way they are eclipsed by the support.

Thirsty for more from support act; REVIEWS THE THIRST / KAV The Place I Love, Digbeth

Stand outs include the opening cut "Boogie Woogie", the ever mournful "Velcro Blues" and my personal favorite, the instrumental free-for-all, "Pluck It Up".

Corn Bred

Among the stand outs are Leni's Orthodox Jewish brother David, who has taped down all of the light switches and has pre-torn toilet paper to prevent the family from accidentally working on the Sabbath,

DVD Reviews: Only Human; Verve Pictures Cert 15 DVD RRP pounds 19.99 Out:Now

Mitchell said: "We had no stand outs, it was a great all-round performance from a well balanced team.'' Across the city at Mannofield, Aberdeenshire ran into an in-form Grange.

Cricket round-up

The Scottish champion has warned team Frampton to forget about ruling the world for now, as he predicts his superior experience will help him end the former Irish amateur stand outs Commonwealth reign.

SCOT CLAIMS FRAMPTON IS JUST HYPE; IRISH BOXING

From the new album, Loaded with a guitar riff thatTheEdge wishes he had been given gift-wrapped, and Release The Pressure - brimming with bulging muscular chords - are stand outs.

REVIEW; The Alarm, The Glee Club, Cardiff

The AC/DC type riff of Runnin' Out and the grind of My Kinda Girl are stand outs. AC

Singles & albums

That said, this was another beguiling performance, which hit heights of his own making - Right About Now and Speaking With The Angel two obvious stand outs - as well as others, a selection of cover versions ultimately giving him the chance to really let go.

POST REVIEW A beguiling performance; Ron Sexsmith Ronnie Scott's, Broad Street Birmingham

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释义	stand out stand out 1. To protrude from something; to project outward from something. I don't know why they included a balcony that stands out so far from the actual building. He chose a strong branch standing out from the tree to hang the swing from. 2. To be especially noticeable, conspicuous, or prominent, especially in comparison to someone or something else. I generally wear neutral clothing so that I don't stand out. Her haircut really makes her stand out from the rest of her friends. The picture's red frame makes it stand out against the green wall. See also: out, stand Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. stand out (from something) to protrude from something. One very straight branch in particular stood out from the tree and looked suitable for a post. The branch stood out and made a perfect place to hang my shirt while I worked. See also: out, stand stand out (against someone or something) to be prominent or conspicuous against a background of someone or something. Your red coat really stands out against all those dull brown ones. With that deep tan, you really stand out against the others. See also: out, stand stand out (from someone or something) to be prominent when compared to someone or something. As a programmer, she stands out from all the others. This entry stands out from all the rest in this show. See also: out, stand McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. stand out 1. Protrude, project, as in Those reliefs stand out from the building walls. [First half of 1500s] 2. Be conspicuous, distinctive, or prominent, as in He's so tall that he always stands out in a crowd. [Mid-1800s] 3. Refuse to comply, remain opposed, as in The one juror is standing out against a guilty verdict. [Late 1500s] See also: out, stand The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. stand out v. 1. To be obvious, conspicuous, or prominent: The moon stands out among the stars. The champion athletes stand out among their peers. 2. To protrude; project: The gargoyle stands out from the side of the building. 3. To maintain a course away from shore. Used of a ship or other vessel: The ship stood out to sea. 4. stand out against To refuse compliance with or maintain opposition to someone or something: They are standing out against the verdict. See also: out, stand The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: a straw will show which way the wind blows a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a crack at (someone or something) all right (you) wanna make something of it? all for the best a thing of the past a slew of (something) a bird in the hand References in periodicals archive Sail Away and Mr Everything are the stand outs but in some way they are eclipsed by the support. Thirsty for more from support act; REVIEWS THE THIRST / KAV The Place I Love, Digbeth Stand outs include the opening cut "Boogie Woogie", the ever mournful "Velcro Blues" and my personal favorite, the instrumental free-for-all, "Pluck It Up". Corn Bred Among the stand outs are Leni's Orthodox Jewish brother David, who has taped down all of the light switches and has pre-torn toilet paper to prevent the family from accidentally working on the Sabbath, DVD Reviews: Only Human; Verve Pictures Cert 15 DVD RRP pounds 19.99 Out:Now Mitchell said: "We had no stand outs, it was a great all-round performance from a well balanced team.'' Across the city at Mannofield, Aberdeenshire ran into an in-form Grange. Cricket round-up The Scottish champion has warned team Frampton to forget about ruling the world for now, as he predicts his superior experience will help him end the former Irish amateur stand outs Commonwealth reign. SCOT CLAIMS FRAMPTON IS JUST HYPE; IRISH BOXING From the new album, Loaded with a guitar riff thatTheEdge wishes he had been given gift-wrapped, and Release The Pressure - brimming with bulging muscular chords - are stand outs. REVIEW; The Alarm, The Glee Club, Cardiff The AC/DC type riff of Runnin' Out and the grind of My Kinda Girl are stand outs. AC Singles & albums That said, this was another beguiling performance, which hit heights of his own making - Right About Now and Speaking With The Angel two obvious stand outs - as well as others, a selection of cover versions ultimately giving him the chance to really let go. POST REVIEW A beguiling performance; Ron Sexsmith Ronnie Scott's, Broad Street Birmingham
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