stand up guy
MeaningA loyal and
reliable friend.OriginThe allusion is to someone who would be prepared to stand up and fight on your side if called on, i.e. one who, in the words of the earlier (late 19th century) phrase, would 'stand up and be counted'.The phrase is American. The earliest
citation is in the Pennsylvania newspaper The
Charleroi Mail, April 1935:
stand up guy
by F0ShizzleNizzle on Dec 15, 2010 11:58:48
a stand-up guy
by rashouri on Oct 02, 2013 01:47:59
Stand Up Guy
by icedoutgear.com Dave on Apr 07, 2006 06:19:29
Example:
AL: Should I worry that
donnI is going to jack me on this deal?
Mikey:
Donnie is a
stand up guy, I trust him with my life.
Stand Up Guy
by Straight Shooter on Oct 02, 2007 03:48:39
Example:
Cop:
Awright asshole, where'd you get that illegal substance?
Guy: I dunno what that is or how it got there. Never seen it before.
Cop: Oh yeah? We're gonna lock up up and throw away the key if you don't tell us where you got that stuff.
Guy: I don't know NOTHIN' about it!
Dig it, you are a
stand up guy!
Stand up guy
by Gonzorino on Sep 09, 2020 19:53:09
Stand-up guy
by eyyyy guy on Nov 16, 2010 09:52:02
A Real Stand Up Guy
by students77 on Jan 29, 2020 01:14:59
A solid buisness man. Does not take any bullshit. The life of the party. Will help others in times of need. But will only do this if it benifits him in return. Would stand you up if more important matters
came up.
Stand up guy
by Gonzorino on Sep 09, 2020 19:58:32
Example:
Have you heard of the ex-mob guy, Michael Franzese?
Of course I have! He’s a
stand up guy!
Oh ok just
wondered!
Fuggetaboutut!
Stand up guy
by Gonzorino on Sep 09, 2020 19:53:40