(can`t) Stand (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does (can`t) Stand (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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(can`t) stand (someone or something) What does (can`t) stand (someone or something) mean?	to not be able to tolerate someone or something, to dislike someone or something (usually used in the negative)	My friend can`t stand the other people in her class.
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do away with (something) What does "do away with (something)" mean?	to stop something, to get rid of something	The company decided to do away with their policy of working one weekend a month.

player What does "player" mean?	person who is sexually active or promiscuous
ebb and flow What does "ebb and flow" mean?	the decrease and increase of something like the tide	The ebb and flow of the singer's popularity was always a topic of conversation.
For Pete's sake What does "For Pete's sake" mean?	This is used as an exclamation to show exasperation or irritation.
by way of (something or somewhere) What does "by way of (something or somewhere)" mean?	passing through or by a place	We drove to the airport by way of the small town.
swan song What does "swan song" mean?	a final appearance	He was a big hit during his swan song at the company last week.
from the heart What does "from the heart" mean?	sincerely, honestly	The speech by the politician was right from the heart.
like hell What does "like hell" mean?	with much effort and energy, never, not permissable	I had to run like hell this morning in order to catch the bus for work.

gain ground What does "gain ground" mean?	to go forward, to make progress	The toy company is gaining ground in their effort to sell more products.
jive What does "jive" mean?	retort; back talk
sink or swim What does "sink or swim" mean?	to fail or succeed by one's own efforts	My cousin will have to sink or swim when he begins his new job.
Up with the lark What does "Up with the lark" mean?	If you get up very early, you're up with the lark.

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(can`t) Stand (someone Or Something) Idiom