stand stiff

Frequency: 4.87.0 per million words

To be in a standing position with a rigid posture.

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers were ordered to stand stiff at attention.
  • He tried to stand stiff, but his knees were trembling.
  • Even after hours, the guards continued to stand stiff by the palace gates.
  • She felt so uncomfortable that she could only stand stiff and awkward.
  • The mannequin seemed to stand stiff, observing the shoppers.
  • Why do you always stand so stiff when you're nervous?
  • After the long hike, his legs were so sore he could barely stand stiff.
  • The statue had been designed to stand stiff and imposing in the square.
  • He would often stand stiff at the window, lost in thought.
  • Despite the cold, she managed to stand stiff through the entire ceremony.