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stand up

phrasal verb with stand
 
 
/stænd/ verb (stood, stood)

Definition

If an idea or some information stands up, it is proved to be true or correct: Their evidence will never stand up in court. Their argument won't stand up to detailed criticism (= when it is studied critically).Proving and disproving
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