can't stand them phrase. Indeed!

A very difficult place to be psychologically, in a family situa-tion it can be very painful. can't stand (someone or something) Cannot tolerate someone or something due to an aversion or a strong sense of disgust or dislike. I could never be a doctor or nurse—I just can't stand the sight of blood. The Carol Burnett Show Official Recommended for you Definition of can't stand them in the Idioms Dictionary. Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary. You are in the crux of what we call cognitive dissonance. The Family: Hospital Visit from The Carol Burnett Show (full sketch) - Duration: 14:31. Ugh, I can't stand obnoxious guys who always have to dominate the conversation. What does can't stand them expression mean? What “should” you do?