stand aside

phrase

1
: to move to the left or right with one or a few small steps
Please stand aside and let the EMTs pass.
2
: to allow something to happen without trying to stop it
I won't stand aside and let you ruin your life.

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“Stand aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20aside. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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