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The English Word of the Day: Stand Up

The English Word of the Day: Stand Up

12
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to stand up

(verb + preposition) estar de pie; ponerse de pie; levantarse; sostenerse; ser lógico; ...


to stand up
= to be standing
= to rise to the feet
= to remain valid, sound, or durable; to resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. (His claim will not stand up in court.)
= to fail to keep a date with (especially intentionally)
= put into an upright position (Can you stand the bookshelf up?)

to stand up for = to support, side with, or defend

to stand up to = to confront or resist fearlessly; face up to

to stand up for/with = to act as best man or maid of honor for (the groom or bride) at a wedding


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Mi frase/my sentence:

This overly protective mother stands up for her 'marshmallows', no matter what they do.

Esta madre excesivamente protectora defiende a sus 'malvaviscos', no importa lo que hacen.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

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updated Feb 6, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
¡Qué lindo! - Aranjuez12, Feb 4, 2013
Thanks mc! - 0095ca4c, Feb 4, 2013
Thank you both and all others ;-)) - mcl020, Feb 4, 2013
lol - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013
Thanks mc for your great job !:). - shish75, Feb 5, 2013

16 Answers

7
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A veces es fácil sostener firme, pero difícil admitir la derrota.

Sometimes it is easy to hold firm , but difficult to admit defeat.

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updated Feb 5, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Yes, not the best of times ; - ( - mcl020, Feb 4, 2013
Ah, Goebbels. - Ranman, Feb 4, 2013
Isn't that the truth? - 0095ca4c, Feb 4, 2013
Very true, amigo. - RichSean1725, Feb 5, 2013
Thanks guys. - ray76, Feb 5, 2013
5
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Dave Chappelle is my favorite stand up comedian.

Dave Chappelle es mi favorito cómico.

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updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by Ranman
Oh, sorry, I didn't see the "to" before stand up.: ) - Ranman, Feb 4, 2013
That can happen ;-) We forgive you! - mcl020, Feb 4, 2013
Ranman " Easy for him to stand up as a comic" he is so good . Peut étre ? - ray76, Feb 4, 2013
Hi Ranman! Are you back? - 0095ca4c, Feb 4, 2013
Yea, I'm back.: ) - Ranman, Feb 4, 2013
Chapelle is awesome. I really miss his show. The one where he played a blind KKK member who didn´t know he was black was poignant, pointed, and hilarious. Biting comedy at its best!!! If you haven´t seen that, google or youtube search it. Amazing. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
Welcome back, Ranman! - rac1, Feb 5, 2013
Oh yes, welcome back. Also, here´s the referenced video - http://www.snotr.com/video/3726/Dave_Chappelle - rogspax, Feb 6, 2013
5
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Hay ocasiónes cuando se debe levantar y ser contarse.

There are times when you must stand up; and be counted.

updated Feb 5, 2013
posted by gohern
Yes, you're right! - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Sí, es verdad. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
5
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My mother always told me to stand up straight.

Mi madre siempre me decía a levantarse.

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updated Feb 5, 2013
posted by rac1
Mine did too... - 0095ca4c, Feb 4, 2013
You're doing a good job .... next thing to do is look a little more relaxed while doing it ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 4, 2013
Hola ladies! : ) - rac1, Feb 5, 2013
4
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Adopté una postura political contra la privatización y hago un pocos enemigos en la administración política.

I took a political stand against water privatization and made a few enemies in the political administration.

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updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by JoyceM
I hope you were not the only one. Water's a too powerful manipulation tool, we can't live without it!! - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Too late here Joyce - our idiotic government sold the water companies - to the French !!! - ian-hill, Feb 5, 2013
Good job Joyce, I am proud of you! - pmikan-pam, Feb 5, 2013
I was elected to a local council and waged and won the water fight against privatization. Now, the fight has moved to the next city over where I used to work in the administration. - JoyceM, Feb 5, 2013
Good job. If someone things gas shortages are tough, wait til water gets a bit worse. Ugh. A total powderkeg of an issue. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
People who want to take a stand can support foodandwaterwatch.org they help in many local fights. - JoyceM, Feb 6, 2013
4
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My trusty Cadillac just blew an engine after driving it for 13 years of loyal service and has stood up well over all this time. Mi fiel Cadillac justo saltado un motor después de conducir durante 13 años de servicio y loway ha mantenido firme durante todo este tiempo.

updated Feb 5, 2013
posted by pmikan-pam
Good, loyal car ;-) - mcl020, Feb 4, 2013
True story, it blew on me this morning going to work! :-( - pmikan-pam, Feb 4, 2013
Thanks MC - pmikan-pam, Feb 4, 2013
Oh pooh. Don't you just hate it when that happens? I'm sorry to hear this pam, but perhaps it was past it's prime. - 0095ca4c, Feb 4, 2013
Thanks Margherite, I like to drive them until the wheels fall off! I hate spending money, my downfall. It was still a very beautiful car though. - pmikan-pam, Feb 4, 2013
You were living on borrowed time for at least three years. - JoyceM, Feb 5, 2013
Gracias MC, Margherite and Joyce :-) - pmikan-pam, Feb 5, 2013
Well now I can start over then, I just purchased a 2013 Toyota - pmikan-pam, Feb 5, 2013
Sorry to hear it. I hope that means all was going well in life otherwise (cars and appliances sense that, and attack accordingly) - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
Plus, it´s scary, as I have 13 on my truck now. Please god make it last til at least 15. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
All is well in everything else thank you Rogs! - pmikan-pam, Feb 5, 2013
I pray for you too Rogs long life for your truck! - pmikan-pam, Feb 5, 2013
4
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Los periodistas se pusieron de pie cuando el Presidente entró en la sala.

The reporters stood up when the President entered the room.

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updated Feb 5, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
And he immediately said: "ok ok, you can sit down again" ... (judging from the pic). Is this man elected for his looks??? ;-) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
in mexico not many people like e.p.n. - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013
Nice looking president. - rac1, Feb 5, 2013
At least the US is not the only place with political controversy! :) - Noetol, Feb 5, 2013
4
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A photo of I and one of my friends and teammates, Jon, right after we won our first championship, and back when he could still stand up.

Una foto de yo y uno de mis amigos y compañeros de equipo, Jon, justos después ganamos nuestro primer campeonato, y cuando aún podría ponerse de pie.

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updated Feb 5, 2013
edited by rogspax
posted by rogspax
He had a motor accident?? You all have to be careful! (AND decide for yourselves whether you want to take such risks) - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
a photo of me and Jon - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Nice photo, Roger. - rac1, Feb 5, 2013
Yes, a race crash. Complete fluke incident, out by himself in practice. In the hospital over 6 months, and now going on 3 years later, still can´t, and never will, walk. Can only talk intermittently. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
Not often aware enough to understand what happened, but with his few words, says wants to race again. 2013 season starts this weekend, and seeing the word Stand Up, and this trophy-picture where I keep it just above my computer, really made me think. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
Rogxpax, thanks for the story. Very moving. - JoyceM, Feb 5, 2013
Thanks Joyce. I´m not particularly emo, but somehow the start of a race season, and that I happened to be typing this from the computer where that photo hangs, all just kind of came together and made me think. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
His mom and dad and brother all still visit and volunteer to help others at the race events, so I´ll get to catch up wtih them the next weekend (this weekend is just a practice.) Take care. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
4
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Si te caes , te levantas , porque no hay mejor forma de decirle a la vida que no te rendirás nunca.

If you fall , then you need to stand up , because there is not better way to tell the life that you will never give up

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updated Feb 5, 2013
edited by Yeiyei
posted by Yeiyei
Agreed. Good one. In place of ¨not better¨ you should consider using ¨no better¨ or, ¨not a better¨ - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
of telling life/to tell life ... Great sentence! - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
4
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Mejor si me pongo de pie por si acaso esté en peligro.

I had better get to my feet in case I'm in danger.

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updated Feb 5, 2013
posted by GraceM
Those little guys seem to be able to transition pretty quickly. It´s when they inexplicably decide to pause in the middle of the road, that they experience such bad outcomes. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013
Beautiful picture! - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
4
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"Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have."(Norman Vincent Peale).

Confronte sus obstáculos y hacer algo al respecto.encontrará que no media la fuerza que crees que tienen. enter image description here

updated Feb 5, 2013
posted by shish75
Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) Protestant preacher and author. - shish75, Feb 5, 2013
Hi shish - ian-hill, Feb 5, 2013
Good one too, Shish! - rac1, Feb 5, 2013
Hahahaha, the pictures is more: jump over your obstacles ;-)) But the sentence is a good advice! - mcl020, Feb 5, 2013
Very nice, Shish. - pmikan-pam, Feb 5, 2013
4
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Esperaba por dos horas en el bar, pero mi novio nuevo no llegó.

I waited for two hours in the bar, but my date stood me up.

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updated Feb 5, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
Ahhhh ... and you had put on your best clothes for him ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 4, 2013
Exactly, mlc, exactly.. - annierats, Feb 4, 2013
What an ass: ) - Ranman, Feb 4, 2013
Muchas gracias Ranman, era un verdadero buey. - annierats, Feb 4, 2013
stood me up = me dejo plantado - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 5, 2013
4
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Standing up for yourself, your friends, and what you believe in can be hard, but it is worth it.

Defender a ti, a tus amigos, y a tus creencias puede ser difícil, pero vale la pena.

updated Feb 5, 2013
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
Good one! - mcl020, Feb 4, 2013
Especially in enemy territory! - 0095ca4c, Feb 4, 2013
4
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Siempre se levanta contra la exclusión de gente

Always stand up against the exclusion of people.

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updated Feb 4, 2013
edited by Aranjuez12
posted by Aranjuez12
I will find a picture somewhat later. - Aranjuez12, Feb 4, 2013
heh heh...I can think of a few instances where this might not be a good idea :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 4, 2013
Yes, the 'always' wouldn't stand up in court, Aran ;-) - mcl020, Feb 4, 2013
I vote for your sentiment, I'm not sure about the Spanish. - annierats, Feb 4, 2013
I was thinking more along the lines of not inviting serial killers to your family's Christmas dinner. :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 4, 2013
gracias. - Aranjuez12, Feb 4, 2013
3
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It doesn’t stand up to close scrutiny.

No resiste un examen a fondo.

I wonder what a stand up comedian is called in Spanish.

Me pregunto qué un comediante "stand up" se llama en español.

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Not like that - like that.

updated Feb 5, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Me too. : ) - rac1, Feb 5, 2013