So what does a man stand to do, a woman sit to do and a dog lift one leg to do? Shake hands. Standing is a funny English expression. If you want to get a parliamentary seat you have to stand for election. If you stand someone up you don't actually touch them at all. I can't stand all this confusion but I am sure I won't take it lying down. Maybe someone could stand in [something] for me? I'll stand you a drink if you do. Adam Ant was sure, adamant even, that he wanted us to to stand and deliver. Which one? Contradictions abound. Now then, and there's a contradiction to start with, I think I'm going to go down the estate agents and ask to buy a house with just a standing room.
Posted by grahame at September 5, 2003 09:24 AM