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Meaning of on the stand | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Testifying at a trial; speaking as a witness during a court case.
Synonym of on the spot (“having to answer or decide without warning or preparation”).

Examples

“What’s the last great book you read?¶ Goodness. You do put a chap on the stand, don’t you!”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

on the stocks on the street on the stump on the surface on the table on the take