stand there
Frequency: 7.515.0 per million words
to remain in a particular spot without taking action
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Examples (10)
- Don't just stand there—do something.
- I stood there staring at him.
- He often just stands there, lost in thought.
- Why were you just standing there while they argued?
- I'll stand there and wait for you until you arrive.
- If you just stand there, nothing will happen by itself.
- Please don't just stand there; come help me with these boxes.
- Are you just going to stand there and watch them struggle?
- She has stood there for hours, waiting for the bus.
- We can't just stand there and let injustice happen in our community.