stand and deliver
The phrase "stand and deliver" is typically used as an imperative sentence or command to stop someone or surrender. It originated from the historical context of highway robbery where bandits would halt travelers on the road, demanding them to stand still and hand over their valuables or money. Nowadays, the expression can be metaphorically used to urge someone to face the consequences or give up something they possess.
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