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DictionarySeestandstand up to
stand up to (someone or something)To confront someone or something in defiant opposition, especially in defense of oneself or someone else. Wow, I can't believe you stood up to the boss like that. He's such a bully to everyone else. We need to stand up to these big companies that try to pollute our waters.See also: stand, upstand up to someone or somethingto take a stand against someone or something; to hold one's ground or principles in the face of a challenge by someone or something. He is a tough customer, and you have to learn to stand up to him. Can the witness stand up to questioning by the prosecution?See also: stand, upstand up toConfront fearlessly, oppose boldly, as in You've got to stand up to the boss if you want him to respect you. [Early 1600s] See also: stand, up stand up to To confront fearlessly; face up to.See also: stand, upEncyclopediaSeeStandStand up to
Stand up toMake a good-sized market in the trader's own bid and offering prices. Hence, "standing up" to the bid signifies the trader's willingness to buy size (i.e., 50m) volume at the advertised bid, even if the customer buyer/seller falls down. |