leave sb/sth standing
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Definizione e Significato di "[leave] {sb/sth} standing"

to leave sb/sth standing
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to be much better, quicker, more successful etc. than someone or something else
to [leave] {sb/sth} standing definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "leave somebody or something standing" and when to use it?

The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but it is believed to have its roots in early sporting events such as foot races and horse races, where the winner would often cross the finish line well ahead of the other competitors, leaving them "standing" in their tracks.

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The dancer's performance was so mesmerizing that she left her rivals standing and won the competition with ease.
The new product design was so innovative that it left the competition standing, quickly dominating the market and securing a commanding lead.
After leaving three pins standing on the first ball, she successfully converted the spare by picking up the remaining pins with her second throw.
The unexpected news transfixed him, leaving him standing motionless in disbelief.
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