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
Malachy-Irish
Wenonawə-NON-əEnglish (Rare)
Giovannetta-Italian
PhinehasFIN-ee-əs (English)Biblical
Arik-Hebrew
Vasundhara-Indian, Hindi, Telugu