Phrase guide

I stand corrected

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

I was wrong.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The Battle of Hastings was fought in 1055. No it wasn’t! Look in the textbook! Oh, sorry. I stand corrected—it was fought in 1066.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mea culpa, my bad

Antonyms: I rest my case

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: au temps pour moi — I was wrong — see also stand corrected
  • French: autant pour moi — I was wrong — see also stand corrected
  • French: mea culpa — I was wrong — see also stand corrected
  • French: je n'ai rien dit — I was wrong — see also stand corrected