Leave (something or someone) standing In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "leave (something or someone) standing", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zelda Thuong calendar 2021-05-21 10:05

Meaning of Leave (something or someone) standing

Leave (something or someone) standing informal

This phrase is used to indicate someone or something is much more outstanding, excellent, exceptional compared to others at the same range, level.

It's clear to see that Apple's reputation has been leaving other brands' one standing.

Maybe she's not a person who was born for Maths, but in learning languages, she leaves others standing.

His professional skills left other footballers standing in the past, as it's no doubt that he was elected to be the main coach of National Football Team.

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Grammar and Usage of Leave (something or someone) standing

Verb Forms

  • leaves (something or someone) standing
  • left (something or someone) standing
  • (to be) leaving (something or someone) standing

This phrase should be conjugated according to its Subjects and sentence's Tense.

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