Meaning of the word "leave someone standing" in English
What does "leave someone standing" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leave someone standing
US /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈstæn.dɪŋ/
UK /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈstæn.dɪŋ/
Idiom
to be much better or faster than someone else
Example:
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Our new car will leave them standing in the race.
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Her performance on the exam left everyone else standing.