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
CahyaCHAH-yahIndonesian
Athanaric-Ancient Germanic
BabsBABSEnglish
RogerRAH-jər (English), ro-ZHE (French)English, French, Catalan, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch
Olufunmilayoo-loo-foo-mee-LIE-oWestern African, Yoruba
Rizwana-Urdu, Arabic