stand and deliver en · VERB
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.
As I was going over the far famed Kerry mountains I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was counting. I first produced my pistol, and then produced my rapier. Said stand and deliver, or the devil he may take ye life!
(Traditional) Whiskey in the Jar (song)Stand and deliver! Your money or your life!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stood and delivered | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| stood and delivered | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| stands and delivers | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| standing and delivering | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Relateds
reach for the sky · your money or your life · hands up · stick 'em up
Translations (3)
sh pare ili život (phrase traditionally used by a highwayman commanding victims to hand over their valuables) · gl o diñeiro ou a vida (phrase traditionally used by a highwayman commanding victims to hand over their valuables) · hu pénzt vagy életet! (phrase traditionally used by a highwayman commanding victims to hand over their valuables)