stand out against (something)

stand out against (something)

To refuse to conform to or comply with something. They are the only country to stand out against the treaty.
See also: out, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • stand (one)
  • stand on me
  • from where I stand
  • stand apart
  • stand apart (from someone or something)
  • stand back of
  • stand (in) back of (someone or something)
  • stand someone up
  • stand up
  • stand down