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ESLPod_0896_WE_1467 Preparing a Speech In this podcast, the phrase "to stand in for" means to take the place of another person when he or she is not available, or to take someone else's role or responsibility: "Who stood in for you at work last week when you were sick?" The phrase "to stand for (something)" means to have a strong belief and publicly support a cause or movement: "Do any of the candidates truly stand for justice for children?" The phrase "from where I stand" means that one is presenting one's opinion, perspective, or viewpoint: "From where I stand, this seems like a really bad idea." Finally, the phrase "to know where (one) stands" means to understand one's position and/or how one is perceived by another person: "I'd like to know where I stand in the promotion process."

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ESLPod 896 to stand in for Business

Id	ESLPod_0896_WE_1467
Episode Id	ESLPod 896
Episode Title	Preparing a Speech
Phrase	to stand in for
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to stand in for" means to take the place of another person when he or she is not available, or to take someone else's role or responsibility: "Who stood in for you at work last week when you were sick?" The phrase "to stand for (something)" means to have a strong belief and publicly support a cause or movement: "Do any of the candidates truly stand for justice for children?" The phrase "from where I stand" means that one is presenting one's opinion, perspective, or viewpoint: "From where I stand, this seems like a really bad idea." Finally, the phrase "to know where (one) stands" means to understand one's position and/or how one is perceived by another person: "I'd like to know where I stand in the promotion process."
Topics	Business

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