know where (one) stands Idiom, Proverb

hair stands on end

the hair of one's head rises because of fright My hair stood on end when I saw the large dog run out and begin to bark at me.

heart stands still

be very frightened or worried My heart stood still when I heard the story about the little boy and the fire.

one's heart stands still

Idiom(s): one's heart stands still

Theme: EMOTION

for one's heart to (figuratively) stop beating because of strong emotions.
• When I first saw you, my heart stood still.
• My heart will stand still until you answer.

know where sb stands

Idiom(s): know where sb stands (on sb or sth)

Theme: OPINION

to know what someone thinks or feels about something.
• I don't know where John stands on this issue.
• I don't even know where I stand.

It only stands to reason

Idiom(s): It (only) stands to reason

Theme: REASON

It is only reasonable to hold a certain opinion.
• It stands to reason that most people will not buy a new car if they don't think they can pay for it.
• I think he will come back to pick up his check. It only stands to reason.

come to a standstill

Idiom(s): come to a standstill

Theme: STOP

to stop, temporarily or permanently.
• The building project came to a standstill because the workers went on strike.
• The party came to a standstill until the lights were turned on again.

it stands to reason

it stands to reason
It's reasonable or to be expected. For example, It stands to reason that if we leave late we'll arrive late. [Early 1600s]

know where one stands

know where one stands
1) Be aware of one's position relative to others, or how one is regarded by others, as in I'd love to know where I stand with the new board.
2) Be aware of one's own opinion or feelings about something, as in He knows where he stands on the issue of public housing.

standstill

standstill
see come to a halt.

know area (one) stands

1. To apperceive how one is admired or perceived by addition else. I anticipate I did able-bodied in the interview, but I ambition I knew area I stood with the recruiter.2. To apperceive one's position or angle on some topic. I'm against to this measure, but does anyone apperceive area the bang-up stands on it?Learn more: know, stand

know area someone stands

(on addition or something) to apperceive what addition thinks or feels about something. I don't apperceive area John stands on this issue. I don't alike apperceive area I stand.Learn more: know, stand

know area one stands

1. Be acquainted of one's position about to others, or how one is admired by others, as in I'd love to apperceive area I angle with the new board.
2. Be acquainted of one's own assessment or animosity about something, as in He knows area he stands on the affair of accessible housing. Learn more: know, one, stand

know area you ˈare/ˈstand

apperceive what your position is; apperceive what somebody expects of you: I don’t apperceive area I angle with him. I don’t apperceive what he feels about me. ♢ Has she talked to you about your affairs of promotion? Do you apperceive area you stand?Learn more: know, stand

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