not stand still for (something)



not stand still for (something)

To not accept, tolerate, endure, or put up with something. I won't stand still for Jonathan's infidelity anymore: I'm filing for divorce tomorrow! The people of this country will not stand still for the persecution administered by the despots and corrupt politicians in government.
See also: not, stand, still

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mccracken[mə'kreikən]
Silvanoseel-VAH-noItalian
Shira-Hebrew
Agnetaahng-NE-tah Swedish
LillyLIL-ee (English)English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Prem-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali