How to Pronounce "stand idly by"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈaɪdɫi/ /ˈbaɪ
STAND EYE-dlee BY
stˈænd/ /ˈaɪdli/ /bˈaɪ
STAND EYE-dlee BY
Definition
To watch something happen without taking any action to help or stop it, even when you could do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈaɪdɫi/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈaɪdli/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND EYE-dlee BY
UK
STAND EYE-dlee BY
Listen in Context
We cannot stand idly by while people are suffering.
She refused to stand idly by when her friend was in danger.
Don't just stand idly by—help if you see someone needs it.
Too many people stand idly by when they hear about injustice.