Question 46
MediumOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "stand by", as in "stand by a friend".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
To stand by someone is to support them in a difficult time.
Worth noting
Leave is the opposite; stand next to reads the words literally.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "stand by"
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