stand still (for someone or something)

stand still (for someone or something)
hold still (for someone or something) & keep still (forsomeone or something) & stand still (for someone or something)
to remain motionless for someone or something. •

Hold still for the doctor and the shot won't hurt.

Please keep still for the doctor.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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