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Re: Why do we say this?Posted by Shae on January 12, 2004 In Reply to: Re: Why do we say this? posted by Bookworm on January 12, 2004 : : "I can't stand you." In all truth it does'nt make much sense. : One definition of stand, according to M-W online: : c : to endure the presence or personality of Yep. My version of the Compact OED has: STAND, 10; tolerate, withstand, or like: 'I can't stand it.'
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