stand up to (someone or something)

To confront someone or something in defiant opposition, especially in defense of oneself or someone else. Wow, I can't believe you stood up to the boss like that. He's such a bully to everyone else. We need to stand up to these big companies that try to pollute our waters.

See also: stand, up

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stand up to someone or something

to take a stand against someone or something; to hold one's ground or principles in the face of a challenge by someone or something. He is a tough customer, and you have to learn to stand up to him. Can the witness stand up to questioning by the prosecution?

See also: stand, up

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

stand up to

Confront fearlessly, oppose boldly, as in You've got to stand up to the boss if you want him to respect you. [Early 1600s]

See also: stand, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

stand up to

To confront fearlessly; face up to.

See also: stand, up

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

beware of
beware of (someone or something)
accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
accompany on a journey
be out of (one's) league
be out of somebody's league
(one) puts (one's) pants on one leg at a time
be/have done with somebody/something
bargain
bargain for (someone or something) with (someone)

词组	stand up to (someone or something)
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