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
IuliusYOO:-li-uwsAncient Roman
Florentinus-Late Roman
Sanford['sænfəd]
Tegwen-Welsh
Josephayo-ZE-fah (German)German (Archaic), English (Rare)
Kathrine-Danish, Norwegian