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
Gherardoge-RAHR-doItalian (Archaic)
Grizel-Scottish
Aldreda-Medieval English
EdvardED-vahrd (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Slovene, Czech, Armenian
Vilfred-Danish
Keanna-English (Modern)