stand between

idiom

: to be in place or position between (two things)

A row of trees stands between the two houses.

—often used figuratively

A single putt is the only thing standing between her and the title. If she makes it, she wins.

Examples of stand between in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the dust settles on her unexpected candidacy, political observers are assessing Raman’s prospects — both her strengths and the obstacles that stand between her and the mayor’s office. —Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

The thing that stands between that urge and actually breaking the dress code? —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

Stir together the remoulade as the crab cakes cook, so as little time as possible stands between you and your first bite. —Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026

Countless challenges can stand between people recovering from addiction and employment, like rocky work histories, criminal records, a lack of reliable transportation or judgment from employers. —Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for stand between

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