Meaning of the word "leave someone standing" in English

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leave someone standing

US /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈstæn.dɪŋ/
UK /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈstæn.dɪŋ/
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Idiom

1.

to be much better or faster than someone else

Example:
Our new car will leave them standing in the race.
Her performance on the exam left everyone else standing.
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