stand the pace

To be able to do something competently or well when under stress or pressure. Often used in negative constructions. The work is going to be very intense, so we need to find a candidate who can stand the pace. I wouldn't ask Robert to do report if you need it urgently—he can't stand the pace. The home team struggled to stand the pace in the first quarter of the game, but they're finally starting to get some momentum.

stand (or stay) the pace

be able to keep up with another or others.

(not) stand the ˈpace

not be able to work, live or compete under pressure: You want to be a journalist? Are you sure you could stand the pace?

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释义	stand the pace stand the pace To be able to do something competently or well when under stress or pressure. Often used in negative constructions. The work is going to be very intense, so we need to find a candidate who can stand the pace. I wouldn't ask Robert to do report if you need it urgently—he can't stand the pace. The home team struggled to stand the pace in the first quarter of the game, but they're finally starting to get some momentum. See also: pace, stand Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. stand (or stay) the pace be able to keep up with another or others. See also: pace, stand Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary (not) stand the ˈpace not be able to work, live or compete under pressure: You want to be a journalist? Are you sure you could stand the pace? See also: pace, stand Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: stay the pace anytime soon a month of Sundays (one's) bag bag perceive perceive (someone or something) as (something) perceive as have it both ways References in periodicals archive And Brian claims he is confident his virility will stand the pace of his young bride. Ice maidens got the hots for Brian, 75 O'Neill knows he is being asked to take the same group of players who last season took Celtic to their first European final for 33 years and force them to stand the pace in this season's Champions League. FOOTBALL: BAIRN MUNICH WOULD KILL US O'Neill warns kids will struggle if he has to play them against Germans; CELTIC v LIVINGSTON Rushdie means that, at 54, he just couldn't stand the pace. TONY PARSONS' COLUMN: HE ONLY LAKSHMI FOR MY BRAINS Her husband Mick is leaving because he can't stand the pace. Sister who was shamed into love; Instead of the gift of life...she chose a death warrant KENNY CLARK will be at the heart of the Old Firm action tomorrow...if his ticker can stand the pace. Football: RED CARD-IAC; Pressure of reffing Old Firm crunch will have Clark's heart in overdrive But Tory adviser Clarke had to end the affair because he couldn't stand the pace. He told friends it was sheer "physical fatigue". I had sex with Currie in Major's office; THIRD LOVER REVEALED But don't worry, there are gentler rides in the park too if you can't stand the pace. Theme park tickets!; IT'S FUN ALL SUMMER LONG IN YOUR GREAT Now she has to keep fit to stand the pace of presenting the flagship children's show. Only Huq and roll McRae has been unable to train since his horrific crash in Corsica last month and he starts in this weekend's Rally Australia fearing he'll be unable to stand the pace. RALLY DRIVING: UPDATE; Struggling Col fears title KO But this story about a little boy's big ideas regarding the world around him just can't stand the pace. It all starts entertainingly enough but then in order to extract some sort of emotional response descends into insipid soppiness near the end. Video: Best of the rest. He should shut up and go back to Italy if he can't stand the pace here." Football: SPORTS HOTLINE Ex-England coach Kevin Keegan follows in the footsteps of many powerful men and women who quit the rat race because they couldn't stand the pace. Why it's quit right to chuck in the towel; THE HIGH-FLYERS WHO FALL TO EARTH Amoruso, though, insists that such is the extent of fixture congestion all over Europe at the moment that even the most energetic youths will struggle to stand the pace. Football: AMO TAKES 'EM HEAD ON; Rangers skipper is aiming to make it painful for Bayern Of course we used a lot of energy last Tuesday but for a tough game like this you just have to stand the pace and try to give 100 per cent. Football: Stress gets to Advocaat "Unfortunately, Matthew couldn't stand the pace so I had to get some new people in. Sooty's on a magical history tour
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