stand up suddenly

Frequency: 6.88.6 per million words

to rise to your feet unexpectedly

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Examples (10)

  • The news was so shocking that she had to stand up suddenly from her chair.
  • He heard a loud noise and decided to stand up suddenly to see what was happening.
  • During the intense debate, the senator chose to stand up suddenly to make his point.
  • The child was so excited by the goal that he couldn't help but stand up suddenly and cheer.
  • When her name was called, she felt a jolt and proceeded to stand up suddenly.
  • The old man tried to stand up suddenly but felt dizzy and had to sit back down.
  • A figure emerged from the shadows and began to stand up suddenly, startling everyone.
  • Don't stand up suddenly after lying down for a long time; you might get lightheaded.
  • The dog, startled by the thunder, made an attempt to stand up suddenly and ran under the bed.
  • Everyone in the audience began to stand up suddenly as the band played their final song.