| 释义 |
stand the gaff stand the gaffTo face and withstand intense censure or criticism. I made the decision to go ahead with my plan and stand the gaff later, if it came to it. You must be willing to stand the gaff if your hope to make any worthwhile progress in this business.See also: gaff, standstand the gaffTake severe criticism or other adversity in stride, as in If you can't stand the gaff, don't try running for office. [Slang; late 1800s] See also: gaff, stand |