Ok, here's the next of intallment of Flashback Friday. In this issue we looked at the verb 'stand' and looked at some of the different phrasal verbs that could be formed from it.
e.Front’s English Corner - Volume 1, Issue 3
Hello and welcome back to another issue of e.Front’s English Corner! This week we’re going to look at another simple English word: Stand. Of course, stand can be used in other interesting ways too. So, what are you standing around for? Read on!
This issue’s word: Stand
1. “The abbreviation OTC stands for ‘Over The Counter’ medicine”.
2. “Do you know what I really hate? Cockroaches. I can’t stand them!”
3. “Having many licenses will help make your CV/resume stand out.”
4. “I bought a lottery ticket today, but I don’t stand a chance of winning.”
5. “Mr. Suzuki will stand in for me next week when I go on holiday.”
That’s all folks! I hope you found this issue’s phrases useful. Stand by for another issue soon!
※ be standing around ぼんやりしている
※ stand for ～の略
※ I can’t stand them 我慢できない
※ stand out 目立つ
※ stand a chance 見込みがある
※ stand in for 代わりになる
※ Stand by 待つ
Personally, my favourites are numbers 1, 2, and 3.
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