Definition
(stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.
Origins
From Middle English standen up, from Old English standan up; equivalent to stand + up. Compare Old Norse standa upp.
In Context
- "John stood Laura up at the movie theater."
- "— What?! Why did you come HERE then? You should be at a hospital! — A gentleman never stands a lady up."
See Also
- stand
- stand down
- sit down
- sit up
- lie down
- get up