cannot stand

Frequency: 8.228.0 per million words

to lack the physical ability to stand; to be unable to tolerate something or someone

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Examples (10)

  • The roof was so low I couldn't stand upright.
  • After the long hike, my legs ached, and I couldn't stand anymore.
  • He's so weak from the illness, he cannot stand without support.
  • Even with a cane, she cannot stand for more than a few minutes.
  • The baby is still too young and cannot stand on his own yet.
  • I cannot stand that man's arrogance.
  • She absolutely cannot stand the smell of durian.
  • We couldn't stand the constant arguing in the next apartment.
  • My boss cannot stand tardiness, so always be on time.
  • They cannot stand injustice and often participate in protests.