Stand or fall by (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stand or fall by (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-09-16 03:09

Meaning of Stand or fall by (something)

Stand or fall by (something) verb phrase

To achieve success or failure depending completely on something

My friend will stand or fall by his effort in the training process.

Coaches stands or falls by the results of the athletes.

We will stand or fall by whether we overcome this challenge.

Other phrases about:

to count your lucky stars

To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation

to throw in the towel

 To quit; to give up, stop doing something because you know that you cannot succeed; admit defeat

go down swinging/fighting
to fight until the very end
have the world at your feet

To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.

Fall Flat

 a joke, idea, or suggestion falls flat, meaning that it does not achieve the intended effect.

Grammar and Usage of Stand or fall by (something)

Verb Forms

  • standing or falling by
  • stands or falls by
  • stood or fell by

The verbs "stand" and "fall" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Stand or fall by (something)

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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