stand or fall
phrase
—used to say that the future or success of someone or something depends on another person or thing
We (will) stand or fall by their decision.
Our company will stand or fall on our ability to make better products than our competitors.
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“Stand or fall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20or%20fall. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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