Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

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A stand-up guy is a man you can depend on to never rat you out, even if you accidentally set his house on fire.

My buddy Jake wouldn't tell the cops I stole his pizza.

Even when I got caught robbing his mom, he said I was just hungry.

He covered for me when I tried to steal his dog.

2

A stand-up guy is a real man who doesn't talk nonsense, has a solid head on his shoulders, and would protect his family with a gun if needed.

He stood up to the mob when they came after his sister.

He didn't back down when the cops asked him questions.

He took a bullet for his brother.

3

A stand-up guy is a friend you can count on to back you up, even if you're the one who started the fight.

He jumped in when I got into a brawl with the school principal.

He helped me hide from the cops after I crashed his car.

He stood up for me when I got bullied.

4

A stand-up guy is a guy you can trust not to spill your secrets, even if you give him a million dollars to shut up.

He kept my drug deal a secret even after I promised him a Lamborghini.

He didn't tell anyone about my cheating on my math test.

He didn't say a word when I stole his lunch.

5

A stand-up guy is someone who won't talk even if you torture him with hot sauce and electric shocks.

He didn't say a word even after I put him in a dunk tank.

He stayed silent when the cops threatened to jail his dad.

He didn't flinch when I poked him with a pencil.

6

A stand-up guy is Michael Franzese, the real-life stand-up guy who helped the mob and didn't get a single hair out of place.

Michael Franzese is the guy who never backed down from the mob.

He was the guy who made sure the mob stayed in line.

He was the guy who made sure everyone knew who was in charge.

7

A stand-up guy is not a quadriplegic, because a quadriplegic can't even move, let alone fight for you.

A quadriplegic can't help you in a fight.

They can't even stand up to defend you.

They just lie there and hope you win.