stand from under: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  HistoricalUKregional Englishdialectalarchaicinformal
  • To move out from beneath something or to stand away from under an object; to clear the area beneath or around a potential hazard.

  Examples

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  • When the tree branch started to creak, everyone quickly stood from under it to avoid any danger.

    Cuando la rama del árbol comenzó a crujir, todos se apartaron rápidamente de debajo para evitar cualquier peligro.

  • Please stand from under the scaffolding while the workers are fixing it.

    Por favor, aléjate de debajo del andamio mientras los trabajadores lo están arreglando.

  • The children were told to stand from under the swing before it started moving.

    Se les dijo a los niños que se apartaran de debajo del columpio antes de que comenzara a moverse.

  • After the heavy snow, the hikers stood from under the unstable rocks to stay safe.

    Después de la fuerte nevada, los excursionistas se apartaron de debajo de las rocas inestables para mantenerse seguros.

• 2.

  HistoricalUKregional Englishdialectalarchaicinformal
  • Figuratively, to keep clear of danger or involvement; to avoid taking responsibility for or becoming entangled in a risky situation.

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  • When the scandal broke out, he chose to stand from under and not get involved in the controversy.

    Cuando estalló el escándalo, él decidió mantenerse al margen y no involucrarse en la controversia.

  • I always try to stand from under when office politics get too intense; it’s just not worth it.

    Siempre trato de mantenerme al margen cuando la política de oficina se vuelve demasiado intensa; simplemente no vale la pena.

  • Would you stand from under if your friends planned something risky, or would you join them?

    ¿Te mantendrías al margen si tus amigos planearan algo arriesgado, o te unirías a ellos?