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To stand by 

Phrasal verb.

To stand by means to be a lazy ass just hanging around, waiting for something to happen while everyone else is busting their balls. It's like being a useless spectator in a shitshow, just watching the chaos unfold without lifting a finger.
An example of ''to stand by'':

For example, if your friend’s getting their face punched in at a bar and you’re just standing by, you’re basically saying, “I’m too chicken to help, but I’ll watch the show.”
To stand by by Dan_78653 January 3, 2025
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stand by to stand by 

A military term used for to wait for an uncertain amount of time.
Well Captain didn't say when we will get liberty so stand by to stand by.

stand by to win 

A phrase from a song called "Cheer Train," by Fuzite Blender. Another show of the Japanese's poor English skills.
We've got a winner!
stand by to win by dj gs68 October 29, 2003
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