stand and deliver



stand and deliver

to give up something to someone who demands it. (Originally used by highway robbers asking for passengers' valuables.) And when the tax agent says "Stand and deliver" you have to be prepared to pay what is demanded. The robber stopped the coach and demanded of Lady Ellen, "Stand and deliver!"
See also: and, deliver, stand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tashi-Tibetan, Bhutanese
Riza-Turkish
Aaron['ɛərən]
Gobnata-History
Pugh[pju:]
Kiri-Maori