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Definition someone can’t stand in American English

someone can’t stand phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that a person dislikes someone or something very much

Example

I can't stand milk.

Example

James just can't stand his mother-in-law.

Example

Sylvia couldn't stand the sight of blood.

Example

He couldn't stand anyone feeling sorry for him.

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Definition someone can’t stand  in American English