- stand, in, the, stead, of, to
- tenir lieu de
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stand, in, the, stead, of, to
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stand in good stead — If something will stand you in good stead, it will probably be advantageous in the future … The small dictionary of idiomes
stand in good stead — ► stand in good stead be advantageous to (someone) over time or in the future. Main Entry: ↑stead … English terms dictionary
stand in good stead — stand (someone) in good stead if an experience, a skill, or a qualification will stand you in good stead, it will be useful in the future. She hoped that being editor of the school magazine would stand her in good stead for a career in journalism … New idioms dictionary
stand in good stead — If something will stand you in good stead, it will probably be advantageous in the future. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** To say that a skill, an ability or previous experience will stand you in good stead means that it will be… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
stand in good stead — be a great advantage to someone It will stand you in good stead with the company if you do the extra work … Idioms and examples
Stand in good stead — If something will stand you in good stead, it will probably be advantageous in the future … Dictionary of English idioms
Stead — (st[e^]d), n. [OE. stede place, AS. stede; akin to LG. & D. stede, OS. stad, stedi, OHG. stat, G. statt, st[ a]tte, Icel. sta[eth]r, Dan. sted, Sw. stad, Goth. sta[thorn]s, and E. stand. [root]163. See {Stand}, and cf. {Staith}, {Stithy}.] 1.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stead — ► NOUN ▪ the place or role that someone or something should have or fill: she was appointed in his stead. ● stand in good stead Cf. ↑stand in good stead ORIGIN Old English … English terms dictionary
stead — [sted] n. [ME stede < OE, akin to Ger statt, a place, stadt, town < IE base * stā , to STAND] 1. the place or position of a person or thing as filled by a replacement, substitute, or successor [to send another in one s stead] 2. advantage,… … English World dictionary
Stand — (st[a^]nd), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Stood} (st[oo^]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Standing}.] [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, st[=a]n, D. staan, OS. standan, st[=a]n, OHG. stantan, st[=a]n, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st[*a],… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stand by — Stand Stand (st[a^]nd), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Stood} (st[oo^]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Standing}.] [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, st[=a]n, D. staan, OS. standan, st[=a]n, OHG. stantan, st[=a]n, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
