not stand the sight of



not stand the sight of somebody/something

to strongly dislike someone or something Most people can't stand the sight of blood. Right now, I can't stand the sight of you.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form not bear the sight of someone or something: Ever since he insulted me, I can't bear the sight of him.
See also: not, of, sight, stand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EmelyEM-ə-leeEnglish (Modern)
ŽEljko-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene
SÁRika-Hungarian
JaakoppiYAH:-kop-peeFinnish (Rare)
Nastasia-Russian
Akhila-Indian, Telugu, Malayalam