“Stand (me) up”: phrasal verb meaning.
- Stand (me) up
- Not come to a place where you had an appointment to meet someone. Often used when a girlfriend or boyfriend has a date (a romantic appointment) and he/she doesn’t come intentionally and without telling why which makes the other person very sad, disappointed and angry.
Other examples of “Stand (me) up” phrasal verb in a sentence
- She was supposed to meet him at the restaurant but he stood her up.
- Don’t stand me up or you’ll be sorry!
- Do you think he could stand you up?
“Stand (me) up”: use in context explanation
It’s Valentines Day! The two girls have arranged a double date. They want to go to the cinema together with their partners. Once at the cinema, they realise Tara’s boyfriend has stood her up! She feels embarrassed and angry. Jane wants to cheer her up and says they can enjoy the film even without him.
