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    stand up to somebody/something

    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++stand up to somebody/something  → stand up to somebody/something at stand1(PHRASAL VERB) to refuse to accept unfair treatment from a person or organization
    stand up to somebody/something


    stand up to somebody/something
    stand up to somebody/something phrasal verb (see also stand)
    to refuse to accept unfair treatment from a person or organization:
        He’ll respect you more if you stand up to him.
        Cliff couldn’t stand up to bullying.