stand well with (one)

stand well with (one)

To be regarded approvingly, agreeably, or favorably by one; to be accepted or liked by one. I thought that I had stood well with my superiors, but my annual review proved it to be quite the opposite. Mary was a talented girl who always stood well with her peers. She will be missed.See also: stand, well

stand well with someone

to be acceptable or agreeable to someone. That idea doesn't stand well with the management. I hope my suggestions stand well with you.See also: stand, well