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stand out

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1. stand out - Adjective

2. stand out - Verb

3. stand out - Phrase

Meaning

be highly noticeable

distinguish oneself

be stubborn in resolution or resistance

steer away from shore, of ships

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The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people. James A. Garfield

When you take a stand out of deep conviction, people know. They may not even agree, but they ask, 'Do I want someone who is willing to take a hard stand and someone I can trust to do that when the chips are down?' They want that. Barbara Boxer

The chain of life runs smoothly from one generation to the next and none of the links stand out except here and there a link one sees by accident. Clifford D. Simak

Better play a small game than to stand out. English Proverb

Due to the presence of fools wise people stand out. Japanese Proverb

Better play at small game than stand out. Spanish Proverb

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