Meaning of the word "Stand the test of time" in English

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Stand the test of time

US /stænd ðə tɛst əv taɪm/
UK /stænd ðə tɛst əv taɪm/

Idiom

to remain effective, popular, or relevant despite the passage of time

Example:
Their friendship has stood the test of time, lasting over fifty years.
Classic literature often stands the test of time because its themes are universal.