2007-01-12 04:16:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The phrase "to stand before.." someone, usually implies answering to them, confessing, apologizing, etc...
2007-01-12 05:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Havana Brown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To stand before someone is to confront or face them
example: I stand before you to answer you're question.
2007-01-12 12:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by sentrysharpshooter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)It could mean to stand face to face with someone
2) it could mean to stand in front of someone in a line
2007-01-12 12:26:40 · answer #3 · answered by Hinari Fumasu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to stand in front of them, facing them :) ie. The man knelt or stood before the king.
2007-01-12 12:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by Joe N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically this is used when someone is presenting testimony. This may be literal testimony such as: "I stand before you to claim my innocence..."
Or it could be symbolic testimony such as: "I stand before you a free man."
Basically, it implies that the subject is being honorable by making his statements known to everyone, even those who would argue or try to stop it.
2007-01-12 14:23:26 · answer #5 · answered by Tony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means to confront them face to face rather than over the phone or by messages
2007-01-16 12:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋