stand the test of time
/ˌstænd ðə ˌtest əv ˈtaɪm/NEUTRAL · C1
Meaning
to remain useful, strong or popular over many years
Examples
- 1These wooden chairs have stood the test of time; fifty years later, they are still sturdy.
- 2Will this new phone design stand the test of time, or look dated next year?
- 3The old bridge has stood the test of time, remaining solid through a century of heavy use.
- 4Still loved by readers after a hundred years, this story has stood the test of time.
- 5Despite changing fashions, that simple chair design continues to stand the test of time.
Grammar
Only stand changes form: stand, stood, stood. Keep the test of time fixed.
More idioms about time
All 20 idioms and the topic quiz →a race against timean urgent effort to finish before a deadlineon the spur of the momentsuddenly, without having planned beforehandlose track of timeto stop noticing how much time has passedhave time on your handsto have free hours with nothing that needs doingbide your timeto wait patiently for a suitable opportunity to actthe time of your lifean exceptionally enjoyable experience
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