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Definition someone could stand something in British English

someone could stand something phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that you think that someone should do something because it would be a good thing

Example

Those kids could stand a few lessons in good manners.

Example

He could stand to lose a bit of weight.

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Definition someone could stand something in British English