"Stand a post"
Definition
To take up and maintain guard duty, usually in a military or security context. It means staying at your position and doing your job.
How to use it
Military expression. "Stand your post" is the more common form in everyday use.
Examples
► "Even during the storm, the soldiers stood their posts without complaint."
► "Jessup argues that someone has to stand a post, even when it is dangerous or unpopular."
From the lesson
A Few Good Men | You Can't Handle the Truth
This phrase appears in the A Few Good Men | You Can't Handle the Truth lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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