English Expression · Intermediate
stand off
To stand some distance apart from something or someone
Pronunciation: say stand off
Meaning
To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
Example
He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched.
He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched.
Practice tips
- Practice stand off out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.