unable stand someone (to be) [exp]

Meaning:

• unable to tolerate or bear someone.

Examples:

1. I can’t stand our new manager. He is so talkative.
2. Our new roommate is so untidy and his feet smells like cheese. I can’t stand her.
3. I cannot stand him when he talks over everyone in meetings.
4. She cannot stand her neighbor’s loud music every night.
5. They cannot stand each other after that argument last month.

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Quiz;"to be unable to stand someone"

Read about the meaning and usage of the idiom "to unable to stand someone" the answer the questions in this quiz.

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What is the meaning of slang phrase "to be unable to stand someone"?

To fall down when near someone

To admire someone from a distance

To ignore someone on purpose

To be annoyed by someone

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Which of the sentences below uses "to be unable to stand someone" correctly?

"I can’t stand him—he’s always interrupting people during meetings!"

"She can’t stand him, so she invited him to the party."

"He can’t stand her because she always brings him thoughtful gifts."

"They can’t stand each other because they have friendly relationship."

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If a person says, "I can’t stand her," how do they likely feel about her?

Deeply in love

Extremely irritated

Indifferent and neutral

Jealous

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Which situation best shows a person being "unable to stand someone"?

Frequently complimenting someone they respect

Planning a surprise party for a friend they admire

Avoiding a coworker because they talk too loudly and never listen

Feeling indifferent when meeting someone new

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