John Peers

Never stand between a dog and the hydrant.

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stand up for

[stand up for] or {informal} [stick up for] {v.} To defend against attack; fight for. * /John always stands up for his rights./ * /When Mary was being criticized, Jane […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stand for

[stand for] {v.} 1. To be a sign of; make you think of; mean. * /The letters "U.S.A." stand for "United States of America."/ * /The written sign "=" in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stand on one's own feet

[stand on one's own feet] or [stand on one's own two feet] {v. phr.} To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living; be independent. * /After his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stand in with

[stand in with] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be liked by or friendly with. - Usually used with "well". * /John stands in well with the teacher./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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